Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) Current Ratio: 2.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median


XKLS:5024 Hup Seng Industries Bhd XKLS:5024
97 GF Score
Price RM0.96
GF Value RM1.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hup Seng Industries Bhd Current Ratio?

Hup Seng Industries Bhd XKLS:5024 -0.52% 97 Current Ratio is 2.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5024 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,985 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks better than 72.44% 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.79.

Hup Seng Industries Bhd has a current ratio of 2.79. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5024' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8   Med: 2.17   Max: 3.42
Current: 2.79

During the past 13 years, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's highest Current Ratio was 3.42. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 2.17.

XKLS:5024's Current Ratio is ranked better than
72.44% of 1985 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73 vs XKLS:5024: 2.79

Hup Seng Industries Bhd  (XKLS:5024) 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.


Hup Seng Industries Bhd Current Ratio Related Terms


Hup Seng Industries Bhd Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hup Seng Industries Bhd'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.

Hup Seng Industries Bhd Current Ratio Chart

Hup Seng Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Hup Seng Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5024 vs KHC, GIS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hup Seng 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.


Hup Seng Industries Bhd Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio falls into.


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Hup Seng Industries Bhd 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.

Hup Seng Industries Bhd'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 )
=159.868/75.778
=2.11

Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=149.556/53.664
=2.79

* 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 2.79 mean?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) has a Current Ratio of 2.79 as of Mar. 2026. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.80 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #547 out of 1985 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio too high?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Current Ratio of 2.79 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 3.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's value of 2.79 is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #547 out of 1985 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hup Seng Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Current Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #547 out of 1985 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Hup Seng Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's value of 2.79 is 61.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.80 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Hup Seng 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,985 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Current Ratio of 2.79 is 61.3% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Current Ratio is 2.79, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.02, compared to a current price of RM0.96 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.79, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 61.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024), the current Current Ratio is 2.79 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.96 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.02. GuruFocus considers Hup Seng Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5024:

  • Current Ratio: 2.79 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.17)
  • GF Value™: RM1.02 vs. price of RM0.96 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 61.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#547 of 1985)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hup Seng Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 14 Jalan Kilang, Kawasan Perindustrian, Batu Pahat, Tongkang Pecah, JHR, MYS, 83010
Hup Seng Industries Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacture and sales of biscuits and coffee mix, and dealers in biscuits, confectionery and other foodstuff. Principally, it is involved in the production and sale of biscuits and confectionery food items as well as beverages. The company operates through three segments. Its Biscuit manufacturing segment manufactures and sells biscuits. The beverage manufacturing segment consists of wholesale coffee mix and all kinds of foodstuffs. Its Trading division segment markets and distributes biscuits, confectionery, and other foodstuffs. The company offers special cream crackers, cookies, cream sandwich biscuits, peanut butter sandwiches, and many more. Instant Coffeemix, Teas and Cereals, Rice crackers, and other products.
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