Hokkaido Electric Power CoHKEPF 66 Quick Ratio is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates HKEPF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks worse than 69.96% on this metric.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (OTCPK:HKEPF) 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hokkaido Electric Power 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Hokkaido Electric Power 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
Hokkaido Electric Power 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hokkaido Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #312 out of 446 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.80 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.80. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.24. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's value of 0.80 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #312 out of 446 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #312 out of 446 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hokkaido Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.24. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's value of 0.80 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Hokkaido Electric Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.24, based on 446 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. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.80 is 35.5% 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.80, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.31, compared to a current price of $5.69 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.80, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 35.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.24. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.80 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.69 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.31.
GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Electric Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKEPF:
Quick Ratio: 0.80 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $5.31 vs. price of $5.69 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#312 of 446)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc is a Japanese electric utility that serves the northernmost island of Hokkaido. HEPCO is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy on the island. The company utilizes a portfolio of hydroelectric, steam, gas, internal combustion, nuclear, geothermal, and solar power plants to do this. While majority of HEPCO's sites are hydroelectric, the company's fossil fuel facilities represent the vast majority of its total energy production and production capacity. Hokkaido Electric Power's electric utility business is responsible for nearly all of its revenue with sales split mainly between residential and commercial/industrial customer groups. Electrical output, however, is transmitted to residential customers.
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