HOKUETSU METAL CoTSE:5446 61 Current Ratio is 2.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:5446 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,100.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks better than 62.62% 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. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15.
HOKUETSU METAL Co has a current ratio of 2.15. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for HOKUETSU METAL Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5446'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.14 Max: 2.72
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, HOKUETSU METAL Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.14.
TSE:5446's Current Ratio is ranked better than 62.62% of 634
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs TSE:5446: 2.15
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Current Ratio Related Terms
HOKUETSU METAL Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HOKUETSU METAL Co'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.
TSE:5446 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, HOKUETSU METAL Co'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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Current Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKUETSU METAL Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOKUETSU METAL Co'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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) has a Current Ratio of 2.15 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, HOKUETSU METAL Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #237 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co's Current Ratio too high?
HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Current Ratio of 2.15 is near median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 2.72. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. HOKUETSU METAL Co's value of 2.15 is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #237 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HOKUETSU METAL Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKUETSU METAL Co's Current Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #237 out of 634 companies for Current Ratio. This puts HOKUETSU METAL Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. HOKUETSU METAL Co's value of 2.15 is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, HOKUETSU METAL Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 1.63, HOKUETSU METAL Co 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 Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 634 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. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Current Ratio of 2.15 is 31.9% 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 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. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Current Ratio is 2.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,100.70, compared to a current price of 円1,140.00 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 31.9% above the Steel industry median of 1.63. HOKUETSU METAL Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446), the current Current Ratio is 2.15 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,140.00 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,100.70.
GuruFocus considers HOKUETSU METAL Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5446:
Current Ratio: 2.15 (near median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: 円1,100.70 vs. price of 円1,140.00 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% above the Steel median (#237 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Ltd operates in the iron and steel industry. The principal business activities of the company include the manufacturing and processing of primary products such as steel, non-base metals and alloys, steel structures, and various other mechanical devices.
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