Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) Quick Ratio: 0.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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FRA:8020 Hillman Solutions Corp FRA:8020
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What is Hillman Solutions Quick Ratio?

Hillman Solutions FRA:8020 -1.26% 73 Quick Ratio is 0.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:8020 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.21. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Hillman Solutions ranks worse than 79.96% 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. Hillman Solutions's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.

Hillman Solutions has a quick ratio of 0.82. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hillman Solutions's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8020' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.93
Current: 0.82

During the past 7 years, Hillman Solutions's highest Quick Ratio was 1.93. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.74.

FRA:8020's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
79.96% of 3074 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs FRA:8020: 0.82

Hillman Solutions  (FRA:8020) 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.


Hillman Solutions Quick Ratio Related Terms


Hillman Solutions Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hillman Solutions'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.

Hillman Solutions Quick Ratio Chart

Hillman Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.49 0.66 0.74 0.67 0.62

Hillman Solutions 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 0.79 0.72 0.77 0.62 0.82

FRA:8020 vs KMT, QEPC, EML: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Hillman Solutions'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.


Hillman Solutions Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hillman Solutions's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hillman Solutions's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Hillman Solutions 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.

Hillman Solutions'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
=(552.096-414.991)/219.955
=0.62

Hillman Solutions'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
=(579.452-418.074)/196.427
=0.82

* 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 0.82 mean?
Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) has a Quick Ratio of 0.82 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hillman Solutions and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Hillman Solutions' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #2458 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Hillman Solutions' Quick Ratio too high?
Hillman Solutions' current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.93. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Hillman Solutions' value of 0.82 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #2458 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hillman Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillman Solutions' Quick Ratio compare to KMT and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #2458 out of 3074 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hillman Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Hillman Solutions' value of 0.82 is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Hillman Solutions' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Hillman Solutions 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,074 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. Hillman Solutions's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 41% 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 Hillman Solutions and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillman Solutions's current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillman Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.21, compared to a current price of €6.67 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 41% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. Hillman Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020), the current Quick Ratio is 0.82 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 Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillman Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.67 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.21.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8020:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.82 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: €8.21 vs. price of €6.67 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41% below the Industrial Products median (#2458 of 3074)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hillman Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges HLMN:USA
Address 1280 Kemper Meadow Drive, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45240
Hillman Solutions Corp is a provider of hardware-related products and related merchandising services to retail markets in North America. The company sells its products to hardware stores, home centers, mass merchants, pet supply stores, and other retail outlets. Its product lines include thousands of small parts such as fasteners and related hardware items; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys and accessories; builder's hardware; personal protective equipment, such as gloves and eye-wear; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The segments of the company are Hardware and Protective Solutions, which is the key revenue-generating segment; Robotics and Digital Solutions; and Canada. It has a business presence in the U.S, Canada and Mexico.
73GF Score

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