Houlihan LokeySTU:2HL +0.57%91 Current Ratio is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates STU:2HL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €166.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 Capital Markets companies, Houlihan Lokey ranks worse than 66.04% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Houlihan Lokey's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.
Houlihan Lokey has a current ratio of 1.50. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2HL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.27 Max: 1.61
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Houlihan Lokey's highest Current Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.27.
STU:2HL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 66.04% of 689
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs STU:2HL: 1.50
Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Houlihan Lokey Current Ratio Related Terms
Houlihan Lokey Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:2HL vs JEF, SF, SNEX: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Houlihan Lokey Current Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) has a Current Ratio of 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Houlihan Lokey ranks #455 out of 689 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio too high?
Houlihan Lokey's current Current Ratio of 1.50 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.61. The Capital Markets industry median Current Ratio is 2.30. Houlihan Lokey's value of 1.50 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Houlihan Lokey ranks #455 out of 689 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Houlihan Lokey has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houlihan Lokey's Current Ratio compare to JEF and SF?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Houlihan Lokey ranks #455 out of 689 companies for Current Ratio. This places Houlihan Lokey in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.30. Houlihan Lokey's value of 1.50 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Houlihan Lokey's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Houlihan Lokey has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Current Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 2.30, based on 689 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Houlihan Lokey's current Current Ratio of 1.50 is 34.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Houlihan Lokey's current Current Ratio is 1.50, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houlihan Lokey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €166.02, compared to a current price of €122.60 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.50, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 34.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 2.30. Houlihan Lokey's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL), the current Current Ratio is 1.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Houlihan Lokey (STU:2HL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houlihan Lokey stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €122.60 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €166.02.
GuruFocus considers Houlihan Lokey to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:2HL:
Current Ratio: 1.50 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: €166.02 vs. price of €122.60 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Capital Markets median (#455 of 689)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2HL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Houlihan Lokey Inc is an investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, valuation, and strategic consulting. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments world-wide with offices in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates in three segments. In the Corporate Finance business segment, it provides M&A and capital markets advisory services. Through the Financial Restructuring business segment, the company advises on some of the complex restructurings around the world. The Financial and Valuation Advisory Services business segment provides valuation and financial opinion, and financial and strategic consulting practices in the United States.
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