Halliburton CoHAL +2.27%73 Quick Ratio is 1.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates HAL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Halliburton Co ranks better than 62.71% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Halliburton Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.
Halliburton Co has a quick ratio of 1.54. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 1.61 Max: 2.56
Current: 1.54
During the past 13 years, Halliburton Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.56. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 1.61.
HAL's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 62.71% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs HAL: 1.54
Halliburton Co (NYSE:HAL) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Halliburton Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Halliburton Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halliburton Co's Quick 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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Halliburton Co Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Halliburton Co (HAL) has a Quick Ratio of 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Halliburton Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Halliburton Co ranks #377 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Halliburton Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.54 is near median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 2.56. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Halliburton Co's value of 1.54 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halliburton Co ranks #377 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halliburton Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halliburton Co's Quick Ratio compare to FTI and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Halliburton Co ranks #377 out of 1011 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Halliburton Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Halliburton Co's value of 1.54 is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Halliburton Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 2.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Halliburton 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Halliburton Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.54 is 37.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Halliburton Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halliburton Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halliburton Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halliburton Co (HAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.36, compared to a current price of $34.67 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 37.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. Halliburton Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Halliburton Co (HAL), the current Quick Ratio is 1.54 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 Halliburton Co (HAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halliburton Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.67 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.36.
GuruFocus considers Halliburton Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAL:
Quick Ratio: 1.54 (near median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: $33.36 vs. price of $34.67 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#377 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halliburton is North America's largest oilfield-services company as measured by market share. Despite industry fragmentation, it holds a leading position in the hydraulic fracturing and completions market, which makes up nearly half of its revenue. It also holds strong positions in other service offerings like drilling and completions fluids, which leverages its expertise in material science, as well as the directional drilling market. While we consider SLB the global leader in reservoir evaluation, we think Halliburton leads in any activity from the reservoir to the wellbore. Halliburton's innovations have helped multiple producers lower their development costs per barrel of oil equivalent, with techniques that have been honed over a century of operations.
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