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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.21.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a current ratio of 1.21. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2008'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.21
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's highest Current Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.64.
TPE:2008's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 71.02% of 635
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs TPE:2008: 1.21
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Current Ratio Related Terms
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Current Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Current Ratio of 1.21 as of Dec. 2025. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #451 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Current Ratio too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Current Ratio of 1.21 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.21. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 1.21 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #451 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Current Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #451 out of 635 companies for Current Ratio. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 1.21 is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 635 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Current Ratio of 1.21 is 25.8% 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 Steel industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Current Ratio is 1.21, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.21, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 25.8% below the Steel industry median of 1.63. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Current Ratio is 1.21 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
Current Ratio: 1.21 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Steel median (#451 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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