Hosken Consolidated Investments has a quick ratio of 1.57. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hosken Consolidated Investments's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKCIF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.57
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, Hosken Consolidated Investments's highest Quick Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.78.
HKCIF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 66.31% of 561
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs HKCIF: 1.57
Hosken Consolidated Investments (OTCPK:HKCIF) 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hosken Consolidated Investments 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Quick Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments's Quick Ratio falls into.
Hosken Consolidated Investments 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a Quick Ratio of 1.57 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Hosken Consolidated Investments' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #189 out of 561 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' Quick Ratio too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current Quick Ratio of 1.57 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.57. The Conglomerates industry median Quick Ratio is 1.19. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 1.57 is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #189 out of 561 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' Quick Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #189 out of 561 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Hosken Consolidated Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.19. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 1.57 is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hosken Consolidated Investments' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Hosken Consolidated Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Quick Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.19, based on 561 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. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Quick Ratio of 1.57 is 31.9% 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Quick Ratio is 1.57, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.57, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 31.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.19. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.57 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (HKCIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
Key valuation signals for HKCIF:
Quick Ratio: 1.57 (101% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.32 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% above the Conglomerates median (#189 of 561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKCIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
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