Horizon Kinetics HoldingHKHC -0.03%56 Quick Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates HKHC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Asset Management companies, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks worse than 91.64% on this metric.
Horizon Kinetics Holding has a quick ratio of 0.45. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Horizon Kinetics Holding's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKHC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 1.96 Max: 5.48
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, Horizon Kinetics Holding's highest Quick Ratio was 5.48. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 1.96.
HKHC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 91.64% of 706
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.795
vs HKHC: 0.45
Horizon Kinetics Holding (OTCPK:HKHC) 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.
Horizon Kinetics Holding Quick Ratio Related Terms
Horizon Kinetics Holding 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 Asset Management subindustry, Horizon Kinetics Holding'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.
Horizon Kinetics Holding Quick Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Horizon Kinetics Holding's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Kinetics Holding'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.
Horizon Kinetics Holding'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.
Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Horizon Kinetics Holding and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Horizon Kinetics Holding's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks #647 out of 706 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Horizon Kinetics Holding's Quick Ratio too high?
Horizon Kinetics Holding's current Quick Ratio of 0.45 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 5.48. The Asset Management industry median Quick Ratio is 2.80. Horizon Kinetics Holding's value of 0.45 is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks #647 out of 706 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Horizon Kinetics Holding has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Kinetics Holding's Quick Ratio compare to PML and IGD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks #647 out of 706 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Horizon Kinetics Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.80. Horizon Kinetics Holding's value of 0.45 is 83.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Kinetics Holding's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Horizon Kinetics Holding 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 Asset Management company?
The median Quick Ratio among Asset Management companies is 2.80, based on 706 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. Horizon Kinetics Holding's current Quick Ratio of 0.45 is 83.9% 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Kinetics Holding's current Quick Ratio is 0.45, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Kinetics Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.87, compared to a current price of $33.98 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.45, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 83.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.80. Horizon Kinetics Holding's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.45 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Kinetics Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.98 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.87.
GuruFocus considers Horizon Kinetics Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKHC:
Quick Ratio: 0.45 (77% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: $27.87 vs. price of $33.98 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% below the Asset Management median (#647 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp offers investment advisory services. The company provides proprietary research and investment advisory services for alternative value-based investing strategies. The fees earned, which include both management and performance fees, depend upon several factors, including the investment strategies, size of account and servicing needs. Geographically, the company operates in United States.
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