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What is International Housewares Retail Co Quick Ratio?
International Housewares Retail CoHKSE:01373 68 Quick Ratio is 1.21 as of Apr. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01373 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, International Housewares Retail Co ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
International Housewares Retail 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Quick Ratio Chart
HKSE:01373 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail 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.
International Housewares Retail Co Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
International Housewares Retail 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.
International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) has a Quick Ratio of 1.21 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #376 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's Quick Ratio too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.85. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 1.21 is 43.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #376 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's Quick Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #376 out of 1128 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts International Housewares Retail Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.85. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 1.21 is 43.2% above this benchmark. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.85, International Housewares Retail Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.85, based on 1,128 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. International Housewares Retail Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.21 is 43.2% 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 International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Housewares Retail Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.65 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.21, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 43.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.85. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373), the current Quick Ratio is 1.21 as of Apr. 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 International Housewares Retail Co (HKSE:01373) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.65 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.11.
GuruFocus considers International Housewares Retail Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01373:
Quick Ratio: 1.21 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: HK$1.11 vs. price of HK$0.65 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#376 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01373 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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