HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 77 Current Ratio is 1.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,337 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 67.09% 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.
HELLA GmbH KGaA has a current ratio of 1.23. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 1.83 Max: 2.38
Current: 1.23
During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Current Ratio was 2.38. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.83.
XSWX:HLE's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 67.09% of 1337
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.54
vs XSWX:HLE: 1.23
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Current Ratio Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Current Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Current Ratio of 1.23 as of Mar. 2026. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #897 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Current Ratio too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Current Ratio of 1.23 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 2.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 1.23 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #897 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Current Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #897 out of 1337 companies for Current Ratio. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.54. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 1.23 is 20.1% below this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 1.54, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Current Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.54, based on 1,337 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Current Ratio of 1.23 is 20.1% 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 Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Current Ratio is 1.23, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.23, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 20.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.54. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Current Ratio is 1.23 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
Current Ratio: 1.23 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#897 of 1337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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