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Deep Source HoldingsHKSE:00990 -3.77%53 Quick Ratio is 1.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00990 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Steel companies, Deep Source Holdings ranks better than 57.8% on this metric.
Deep Source Holdings has a quick ratio of 1.15. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deep Source Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00990'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 1.4 Max: 2.78
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, Deep Source Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 2.78. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.40.
HKSE:00990's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 57.8% of 635
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs HKSE:00990: 1.15
Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) 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.
Deep Source Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Deep Source Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deep Source 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.
HKSE:00990 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Deep Source 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.
Deep Source Holdings Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Deep Source Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deep Source 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.
Deep Source Holdings'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.
Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) has a Quick Ratio of 1.15 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Deep Source Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Deep Source Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #268 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Deep Source Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Deep Source Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 1.15 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.78. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Deep Source Holdings' value of 1.15 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #268 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deep Source Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deep Source Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #268 out of 635 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Deep Source Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Deep Source Holdings' value of 1.15 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Deep Source Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Deep Source 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 a Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 635 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. Deep Source Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 1.15 is 12.7% 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 Deep Source Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deep Source Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 1.15, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deep Source Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.22, compared to a current price of HK$0.51 — trading 131.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.15, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 12.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.02. Deep Source Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990), the current Quick Ratio is 1.15 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 Deep Source Holdings (HKSE:00990) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Source Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.51 is trading 131.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.22.
GuruFocus considers Deep Source Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00990:
Quick Ratio: 1.15 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: HK$0.22 vs. price of HK$0.51 (131.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Steel median (#268 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deep Source Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in two business segments. The distribution, trading, and processing business segment involves the distribution, trading, and processing of bulk commodities and related products in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the People's Republic of China. Financial services business segment that involves the provision of securities and derivatives financial services, margin financing, and fund management in Hong Kong and Singapore. It generates a vast majority of revenues from the distribution, trading, and processing segment in Singapore.
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