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. Quaker Houghton's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.72.
Quaker Houghton has a quick ratio of 1.72. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quaker Houghton's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QUC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 1.96 Max: 2.55
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, Quaker Houghton's highest Quick Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 1.96.
FRA:QUC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 61.96% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs FRA:QUC: 1.72
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) 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.
Quaker Houghton Quick Ratio Related Terms
Quaker Houghton Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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:QUC vs NGVT, ASH, CLMT: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a Quick Ratio of 1.72 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Quaker Houghton's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #612 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Quaker Houghton's Quick Ratio too high?
Quaker Houghton's current Quick Ratio of 1.72 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 2.55. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Quaker Houghton's value of 1.72 is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #612 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's Quick Ratio compare to NGVT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #612 out of 1609 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Quaker Houghton in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.38. Quaker Houghton's value of 1.72 is 24.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Quaker Houghton's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Quaker Houghton 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 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. Quaker Houghton's current Quick Ratio of 1.72 is 24.6% 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 Quaker Houghton 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. Quaker Houghton's current Quick Ratio is 1.72, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.72. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.15, compared to a current price of €140.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.72, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 24.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.38. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC), the current Quick Ratio is 1.72 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €140.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €143.15.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QUC:
Quick Ratio: 1.72 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: €143.15 vs. price of €140.00 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% above the Chemicals median (#612 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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