Highwoods PropertiesFRA:HQS 67 Quick Ratio is 1.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:HQS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 REITs companies, Highwoods Properties ranks better than 70.45% on this metric.
Highwoods Properties has a quick ratio of 1.73. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highwoods Properties's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HQS'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.52 Max: 2.09
Current: 1.73
During the past 13 years, Highwoods Properties's highest Quick Ratio was 2.09. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.52.
FRA:HQS's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 70.45% of 758
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.88
vs FRA:HQS: 1.73
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) 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.
Highwoods Properties Quick Ratio Related Terms
Highwoods Properties Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Highwoods Properties'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 REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties'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.
Highwoods Properties Quick Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Highwoods Properties's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties'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.
Highwoods Properties's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a Quick Ratio of 1.73 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Highwoods Properties' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #224 out of 758 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Highwoods Properties' Quick Ratio too high?
Highwoods Properties' current Quick Ratio of 1.73 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 2.09. The REITs industry median Quick Ratio is 0.88. Highwoods Properties' value of 1.73 is 96.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #224 out of 758 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' Quick Ratio compare to SLG and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #224 out of 758 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Highwoods Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.88. Highwoods Properties' value of 1.73 is 96.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Highwoods Properties' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 0.88, Highwoods Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Quick Ratio among REITs companies is 0.88, based on 758 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. Highwoods Properties's current Quick Ratio of 1.73 is 96.6% 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 Highwoods Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highwoods Properties's current Quick Ratio is 1.73, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwoods Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.72, compared to a current price of €27.60 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.73, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 96.6% above the REITs industry median of 0.88. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 13 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current Quick Ratio is 1.73 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.60 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.72.
GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:
Quick Ratio: 1.73 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: €22.72 vs. price of €27.60 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.6% above the REITs median (#224 of 758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highwoods Properties Inc is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases, and manages office properties mainly in the best business districts of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa. Its principal business is the operation, acquisition, and development of rental office properties, with no material inter-segment transactions. The Company evaluates performance by geographic location, and the operating results by geographic grouping are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. The core portfolio consists mainly of office properties in its key markets, with the majority of revenue derived from its Raleigh properties.
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