Highway HoldingsHIHO +7.24%52 Quick Ratio is 3.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates HIHO with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,072 Industrial Products companies, Highway Holdings ranks better than 88.74% on this metric.
Highway Holdings has a quick ratio of 3.87. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highway Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HIHO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 2.32 Max: 3.87
Current: 3.87
During the past 13 years, Highway Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 3.87. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 2.32.
HIHO's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 88.74% of 3072
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs HIHO: 3.87
Highway Holdings (NAS:HIHO) 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.
Highway Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Highway Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Highway Holdings'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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, Highway Holdings'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.
Highway Holdings Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Highway Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highway Holdings'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.
Highway Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Highway Holdings (HIHO) has a Quick Ratio of 3.87 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Highway Holdings and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, Highway Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.80 to 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #346 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Highway Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Highway Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 3.87 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 3.87. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Highway Holdings' value of 3.87 is 178.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #346 out of 3072 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highway Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highway Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to MTEN and OLOX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Highway Holdings ranks #346 out of 3072 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Highway Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Highway Holdings' value of 3.87 is 178.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Highway Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.80 to 3.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Highway Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,072 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. Highway Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 3.87 is 178.4% 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 Highway Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highway Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 3.87, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highway Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highway Holdings (HIHO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.42, compared to a current price of $0.88 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.87, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 178.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. Highway Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Highway Holdings (HIHO), the current Quick Ratio is 3.87 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.
Is Highway Holdings (HIHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highway Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.88 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.42.
GuruFocus considers Highway Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HIHO:
Quick Ratio: 3.87 (67% above median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: $1.42 vs. price of $0.88 (38.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.4% above the Industrial Products median (#346 of 3072)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HIHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highway Holdings Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a fully integrated manufacturer of high-quality metal, plastic, electric and electronic components, subassemblies, and finished products for OEMs and contract manufacturers. The manufacturing services offered by the group include metal stamping, screen printing, plastic injection molding, pad printing, and electronic assembly of printed circuit boards. Its reportable business segments are metal stamping and mechanical OEM operations, which derive maximum revenue, and electric OEM operations. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from North America, Hong Kong and China, and other Asian countries.
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