Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Current Ratio: 3.24 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median


TPE:1714 Ho Tung Chemical Corp TPE:1714
61 GF Score
Price NT$17.25
GF Value NT$9.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ho Tung Chemical Current Ratio?

Ho Tung Chemical TPE:1714 61 Current Ratio is 3.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates TPE:1714 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Ho Tung Chemical ranks better than 75.2% 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. Ho Tung Chemical's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.24.

Ho Tung Chemical has a current ratio of 3.24. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1714' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 2.93   Max: 4.19
Current: 3.24

During the past 13 years, Ho Tung Chemical's highest Current Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.93.

TPE:1714's Current Ratio is ranked better than
75.2% of 1605 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs TPE:1714: 3.24

Ho Tung Chemical  (TPE:1714) 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.


Ho Tung Chemical Current Ratio Related Terms


Ho Tung Chemical Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Tung Chemical'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.

Ho Tung Chemical Current Ratio Chart

Ho Tung Chemical Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Ho Tung Chemical Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:1714 vs DOW: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ho Tung Chemical'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.


Ho Tung Chemical Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio falls into.


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Ho Tung Chemical Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=16759.358/5169.129
=3.24

Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=16759.358/5169.129
=3.24

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 3.24 mean?
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a Current Ratio of 3.24 as of Dec. 2025. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #398 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current Current Ratio of 3.24 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 4.19. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 3.24 is 71.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #398 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's Current Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #398 out of 1605 companies for Current Ratio. This places Ho Tung Chemical in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 3.24 is 71.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ho Tung Chemical's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Ho Tung Chemical has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,605 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. Ho Tung Chemical's current Current Ratio of 3.24 is 71.4% above 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 Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Tung Chemical's current Current Ratio is 3.24, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.95, compared to a current price of NT$17.25 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.24, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 71.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current Current Ratio is 3.24 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.95. GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:

  • Current Ratio: 3.24 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.93)
  • GF Value™: NT$9.95 vs. price of NT$17.25 (73.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.4% above the Chemicals median (#398 of 1605)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ho Tung Chemical Business Description

Address No. 6, Section 1, Zhongxing Road, 8th Floor, Wugu District, New Taipei City, TWN, 248
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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