Bang & Olufsen AS has a quick ratio of 0.83. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bang & Olufsen AS's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:BUOB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.98
Current: 0.83
During the past 13 years, Bang & Olufsen AS's highest Quick Ratio was 1.98. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.12.
HAM:BUOB's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 81.25% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs HAM:BUOB: 0.83
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) 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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Quick Ratio Related Terms
Bang & Olufsen AS Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS'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.
Bang & Olufsen AS's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a Quick Ratio of 0.83 as of Nov. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Bang & Olufsen AS's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #2028 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Quick Ratio too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Quick Ratio of 0.83 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.98. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 0.83 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #2028 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Quick Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #2028 out of 2496 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Bang & Olufsen AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Bang & Olufsen AS's value of 0.83 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bang & Olufsen AS's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Bang & Olufsen AS 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 Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,496 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. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Quick Ratio of 0.83 is 43.2% 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 Bang & Olufsen AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Quick Ratio is 0.83, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €1.20 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.83, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 43.2% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB), the current Quick Ratio is 0.83 as of Nov. 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 Bang & Olufsen AS (HAM:BUOB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.20 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.
Key valuation signals for HAM:BUOB:
Quick Ratio: 0.83 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €1.20 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Hardware median (#2028 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:BUOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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