Heineken NVHINKF +4.50%79 Quick Ratio is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates HINKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Heineken NV ranks worse than 65.89% on this metric.
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. Heineken NV's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.69.
Heineken NV has a quick ratio of 0.69. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heineken NV's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HINKF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.61 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, Heineken NV's highest Quick Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.61.
HINKF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 65.89% of 214
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.905
vs HINKF: 0.69
Heineken NV (OTCPK:HINKF) 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.
Heineken NV Quick Ratio Related Terms
Heineken NV Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heineken NV'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV Quick Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heineken NV's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV (HINKF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.69 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Heineken NV and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Heineken NV's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #141 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Heineken NV's Quick Ratio too high?
Heineken NV's current Quick Ratio of 0.69 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.69. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Quick Ratio is 0.91. Heineken NV's value of 0.69 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #141 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heineken NV has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heineken NV's Quick Ratio compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #141 out of 214 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Heineken NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.91. Heineken NV's value of 0.69 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Heineken NV's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Heineken NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Quick Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.91, based on 214 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. Heineken NV's current Quick Ratio of 0.69 is 23.8% 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 Heineken NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heineken NV's current Quick Ratio is 0.69, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heineken NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV (HINKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.22, compared to a current price of $85.43 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.69, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 23.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.91. Heineken NV's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Heineken NV (HINKF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.69 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 Heineken NV (HINKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.43 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.22.
GuruFocus considers Heineken NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HINKF:
Quick Ratio: 0.69 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $89.22 vs. price of $85.43 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#141 of 214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HINKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. It has the leading position in many European markets, including the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, and Italy. Its flagship brand, Heineken, is the world's leading international premium lager by volume and has spawned several brand extensions including Heineken 0.0 and Heineken Silver. Heineken is the world's biggest cider producer. Its portfolio also includes brands in the nonalcoholic, Belgian, and craft beer categories.
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