Hume Cement Industries BhdXKLS:5000 -0.34%86 Current Ratio is 4.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 857% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5000 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks better than 88.94% 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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.40.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a current ratio of 4.40. 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5000'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.46 Max: 4.4
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's highest Current Ratio was 4.40. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.46.
XKLS:5000's Current Ratio is ranked better than 88.94% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs XKLS:5000: 4.40
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Current Ratio Related Terms
Hume Cement Industries Bhd 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.
XKLS:5000 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Hume Cement Industries Bhd'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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Current Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hume Cement Industries Bhd'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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) has a Current Ratio of 4.40 as of Mar. 2026. This is 857% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #45 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Current Ratio too high?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Current Ratio of 4.40 is 857% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 4.40. The Building Materials industry median Current Ratio is 1.50. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's value of 4.40 is 193.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #45 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Current Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #45 out of 407 companies for Current Ratio. This places Hume Cement Industries Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.50. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's value of 4.40 is 193.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 4.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Hume Cement Industries Bhd 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 Building Materials company?
The median Current Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.50, based on 407 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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Current Ratio of 4.40 is 193.3% 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 Building Materials industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Current Ratio is 4.40, which is 857% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.70, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.40, which is 857% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 193.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.50. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000), the current Current Ratio is 4.40 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.70.
GuruFocus considers Hume Cement Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5000:
Current Ratio: 4.40 (857% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: RM2.70 vs. price of RM2.92 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 193.3% above the Building Materials median (#45 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products, and manufacturing, marketing and sale of concrete and concrete-related products. Geographically, Malaysia accounts for a larger share of the revenue. The company also provides precast concrete solutions to the construction industry and mega structure development projects.
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