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Independence Holdings (NAS:ACQRW) 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.
Independence Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Independence Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Independence Holdings'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 Shell Companies subindustry, Independence Holdings'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.
Independence Holdings Quick Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Independence Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independence Holdings'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.
Independence Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 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.
Independence Holdings (ACQRW) has a Quick Ratio of 13.67 as of Sep. 2022. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Independence Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 15.24. Over the past decade, Independence Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 8.85 to 22.59.
Is Independence Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Independence Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 13.67 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 15.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.85 to a high of 22.59. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Quick Ratio is 2.42. Independence Holdings' value of 13.67 is 464.9% above this industry median. Overall, Independence Holdings has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independence Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to MIT and LCA?
Independence Holdings' Quick Ratio of 13.67 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.42. Independence Holdings' value of 13.67 is 464.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Independence Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 8.85 to 22.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.24 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Independence Holdings 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 a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 2.42, based on 465 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. Independence Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 13.67 is 464.9% 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 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 Independence Holdings and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Independence Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 13.67, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 15.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independence Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Independence Holdings (ACQRW) has a current Quick Ratio of 13.67. The current Quick Ratio is 13.67, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 15.24 and 464.9% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 2.42. Independence Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Independence Holdings (ACQRW), the current Quick Ratio is 13.67 as of Sep. 2022. 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.
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