Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Quick Ratio: 0.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Below Median


CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
72 GF Score
Price £5.32
GF Value £8.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Food Group Quick Ratio?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +2.16% 72 Quick Ratio is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks worse than 71.41% 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. Hilton Food Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.69.

Hilton Food Group has a quick ratio of 0.69. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HFGl' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.69

During the past 13 years, Hilton Food Group's highest Quick Ratio was 1.03. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.82.

CHIX:HFGl's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
71.41% of 1987 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12 vs CHIX:HFGl: 0.69

Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) 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.


Hilton Food Group Quick Ratio Related Terms


Hilton Food Group Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio can be seen below:

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Hilton Food Group Quick Ratio Chart

Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.77 0.81 0.72 0.69

Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jul16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group'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.


Hilton Food Group Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Hilton Food Group 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.

Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(659-240.9)/601.7
=0.69

Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(659-240.9)/601.7
=0.69

* 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 0.69 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a Quick Ratio of 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #1419 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.69 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Hilton Food Group's value of 0.69 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #1419 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Quick Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #1419 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hilton Food Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Hilton Food Group's value of 0.69 is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hilton Food Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Hilton Food Group 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 Quick Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 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. Hilton Food Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.69 is 38.4% 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 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Hilton Food Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.69, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.80, compared to a current price of £5.32 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.69, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 38.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current Quick Ratio is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.32 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.80. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.69 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: £8.80 vs. price of £5.32 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1419 of 1987)

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


Hilton Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HLTFF:USAHFG:UKFAG:Germany
Address Latham Road, 2-8 The Interchange, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GBR, PE29 6YE
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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