Hongchang International CoHCIL 27 Quick Ratio is 0.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 367% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Hongchang International Co ranks worse than 51.6% on this metric.
Hongchang International Co has a quick ratio of 0.84. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hongchang International Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HCIL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.18 Max: 5.86
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, Hongchang International Co's highest Quick Ratio was 5.86. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.18.
HCIL's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 51.6% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs HCIL: 0.84
Hongchang International Co (OTCPK:HCIL) 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.
Hongchang International Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hongchang International Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International 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.
Hongchang International Co Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongchang International Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
Hongchang International Co 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.
* 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.
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a Quick Ratio of 0.84 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. This is 367% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Hongchang International Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #161 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Hongchang International Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Hongchang International Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.84 is 367% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.86. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Hongchang International Co's value of 0.84 is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #161 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongchang International Co's Quick Ratio compare to TWG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #161 out of 312 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hongchang International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Hongchang International Co's value of 0.84 is 3.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hongchang International Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 5.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Hongchang International 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.87, based on 312 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. Hongchang International Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.84 is 3.4% 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 Hongchang International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongchang International Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.84, which is 367% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.84. The current Quick Ratio is 0.84, which is 367% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 3.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current Quick Ratio is 0.84 as of Dec. 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.
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