Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) Quick Ratio: 1.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:530315 Hindustan Tin Works Ltd BOM:530315
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Price ₹102.30
GF Value ₹182.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Hindustan Tin Works Quick Ratio?

Hindustan Tin Works BOM:530315 +0.29% 60 Quick Ratio is 1.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates BOM:530315 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹182.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Packaging & Containers companies, Hindustan Tin Works ranks better than 58.77% 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. Hindustan Tin Works's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.34.

Hindustan Tin Works has a quick ratio of 1.34. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Tin Works's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:530315' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.33   Max: 1.82
Current: 1.34

During the past 13 years, Hindustan Tin Works's highest Quick Ratio was 1.82. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.33.

BOM:530315's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
58.77% of 405 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.13 vs BOM:530315: 1.34

Hindustan Tin Works  (BOM:530315) 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.


Hindustan Tin Works Quick Ratio Related Terms


Hindustan Tin Works Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Tin Works'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.

Hindustan Tin Works Quick Ratio Chart

Hindustan Tin Works Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.25 1.82 1.57 1.58 1.34

Hindustan Tin Works Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.58 0.00 1.32 0.00 1.34

BOM:530315 vs SW, PKG, IP: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Hindustan Tin Works'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.


Hindustan Tin Works Quick Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hindustan Tin Works's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Tin Works's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Hindustan Tin Works Quick Ratio Calculation

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.

Hindustan Tin Works's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1916.9-692.876)/915.44
=1.34

Hindustan Tin Works's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1916.9-692.876)/915.44
=1.34

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.34 mean?
Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) has a Quick Ratio of 1.34 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hindustan Tin Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Hindustan Tin Works' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Tin Works ranks #167 out of 405 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Hindustan Tin Works' Quick Ratio too high?
Hindustan Tin Works' current Quick Ratio of 1.34 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1.82. The Packaging & Containers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.13. Hindustan Tin Works' value of 1.34 is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Tin Works ranks #167 out of 405 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Tin Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Tin Works' Quick Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Hindustan Tin Works ranks #167 out of 405 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Hindustan Tin Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.13. Hindustan Tin Works' value of 1.34 is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Tin Works' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Hindustan Tin Works 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Quick Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.13, based on 405 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. Hindustan Tin Works's current Quick Ratio of 1.34 is 18.6% 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 Hindustan Tin Works and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Tin Works's current Quick Ratio is 1.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Tin Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹182.87, compared to a current price of ₹102.30 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 18.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.13. Hindustan Tin Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315), the current Quick Ratio is 1.34 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 Hindustan Tin Works (BOM:530315) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Tin Works stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹102.30 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹182.87. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Tin Works to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:530315:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.34 (near median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: ₹182.87 vs. price of ₹102.30 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#167 of 405)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530315 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hindustan Tin Works Business Description

Address 426, DLF Tower - A, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110025
Hindustan Tin Works Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of high-performance metal cans, printed sheets, and related packaging components. Serving fast-moving consumer goods companies in India and abroad, it delivers a diverse product range including aerosol cans, beverage cans, food cans, and baby food cans. The company has built a good reputation by emphasizing stringent quality controls and creative packaging solutions, catering to industries such as food and beverages, health, beauty, and luxury goods. Its products are exported to over 30 countries across Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and North America. Revenue is majorly generated through the sale of metal packaging products to consumer marketing companies globally.
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