PuraPharm (HKSE:01498) Quick Ratio: 0.27 (As of Dec. 2025) — 54% Below Median

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HKSE:01498 PuraPharm Corporation Ltd HKSE:01498
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What is PuraPharm Quick Ratio?

PuraPharm HKSE:01498 23 Quick Ratio is 0.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01498 with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 994 Drug Manufacturers companies, PuraPharm ranks worse than 93.96% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. PuraPharm's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.27.

PuraPharm has a quick ratio of 0.27. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for PuraPharm's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01498' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.59   Max: 1.22
Current: 0.27

During the past 12 years, PuraPharm's highest Quick Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.59.

HKSE:01498's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
93.96% of 994 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs HKSE:01498: 0.27

PuraPharm  (HKSE:01498) 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.


PuraPharm Quick Ratio Related Terms


PuraPharm Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PuraPharm'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.

PuraPharm Quick Ratio Chart

PuraPharm Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.44 0.30 0.30 0.27

PuraPharm Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.31 0.30 0.33 0.27

HKSE:01498 vs ZTS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, PuraPharm'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.


PuraPharm Quick Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, PuraPharm's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PuraPharm's Quick Ratio falls into.


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PuraPharm 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.

PuraPharm's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(227.086-99.188)/479.415
=0.27

PuraPharm's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(227.086-99.188)/479.415
=0.27

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.27 mean?
PuraPharm (HKSE:01498) has a Quick Ratio of 0.27 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on PuraPharm and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, PuraPharm's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, PuraPharm ranks #934 out of 994 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is PuraPharm's Quick Ratio too high?
PuraPharm's current Quick Ratio of 0.27 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.22. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.43. PuraPharm's value of 0.27 is 81.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PuraPharm ranks #934 out of 994 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PuraPharm has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PuraPharm's Quick Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, PuraPharm ranks #934 out of 994 companies for Quick Ratio. This places PuraPharm in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.43. PuraPharm's value of 0.27 is 81.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PuraPharm's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.43, PuraPharm 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Quick Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.43, based on 994 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. PuraPharm's current Quick Ratio of 0.27 is 81.1% 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 PuraPharm and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PuraPharm's current Quick Ratio is 0.27, which is 54% below 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 PuraPharm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PuraPharm (HKSE:01498) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.51, compared to a current price of HK$0.28 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.27, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 81.1% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.43. PuraPharm's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 PuraPharm (HKSE:01498), the current Quick Ratio is 0.27 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 PuraPharm (HKSE:01498) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PuraPharm stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.28 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.51. GuruFocus considers PuraPharm to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01498:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.27 (54% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.51 vs. price of HK$0.28 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.1% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#934 of 994)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PuraPharm Business Description

Address Phase One, Unit 201-207, 2nd Floor, Wireless Centre, Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories, Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po, Hong Kong, HKG
PuraPharm Corporation Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of concentrated Chinese medicine granules (CCMG) and other Chinese healthcare products. Its operations also include the cultivation and trading of raw Chinese herbs, the manufacture and sale of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces, and the provision of Chinese medical diagnostic services. The Group's reportable operating segments are: China CCMG, Hong Kong CCMG, Chinese healthcare products, Clinics, and Plantation. Maximum revenue is derived from the Hong Kong CCMG segment. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, and the rest from the Chinese Mainland and other countries.
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