H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 -6.36%83 Quick Ratio is 1.12 as of May. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks worse than 60.35% 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. H.B. Fuller Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.12.
H.B. Fuller Co has a quick ratio of 1.12. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 1.24 Max: 1.72
Current: 1.12
During the past 13 years, H.B. Fuller Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.24.
FRA:HB1's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 60.35% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs FRA:HB1: 1.12
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller 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.
FRA:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Quick Ratio of 1.12 as of May. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #971 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Quick Ratio too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.12 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1.72. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 1.12 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #971 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Quick Ratio compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #971 out of 1609 companies for Quick Ratio. This places H.B. Fuller Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 1.12 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.38, H.B. Fuller Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.38, based on 1,609 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.12 is 18.8% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.12, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.16, compared to a current price of €51.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.12, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 18.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Quick Ratio is 1.12 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.16.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
Quick Ratio: 1.12 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: €59.16 vs. price of €51.50 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Chemicals median (#971 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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