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HPC HoldingsHKSE:01742 -1.90%51 Quick Ratio is 1.24 as of Apr. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01742 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,782 Construction companies, HPC Holdings ranks worse than 52.64% 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. HPC Holdings's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.24.
HPC Holdings has a quick ratio of 1.24. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for HPC Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01742'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 2.01 Max: 2.65
Current: 1.24
During the past 11 years, HPC Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 2.65. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 2.01.
HKSE:01742's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 52.64% of 1782
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs HKSE:01742: 1.24
HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) 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.
HPC Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
HPC Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPC 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:01742 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HPC 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.
HPC Holdings Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, HPC Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPC 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.
HPC Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) has a Quick Ratio of 1.24 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on HPC Holdings and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, HPC Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 2.65. According to the industry distribution chart, HPC Holdings ranks #938 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is HPC Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
HPC Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 1.24 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 2.65. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. HPC Holdings' value of 1.24 is 3.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPC Holdings ranks #938 out of 1782 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HPC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPC Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HPC Holdings ranks #938 out of 1782 companies for Quick Ratio. This places HPC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. HPC Holdings' value of 1.24 is 3.9% below this benchmark. Historically, HPC Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.29, HPC Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.29, based on 1,782 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. HPC Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 1.24 is 3.9% 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 HPC Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPC Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 1.24, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.24, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 3.9% below the Construction industry median of 1.29. HPC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742), the current Quick Ratio is 1.24 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 HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers HPC Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01742:
Quick Ratio: 1.24 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.16 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% below the Construction median (#938 of 1782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPC Holdings Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. The Company operates through two segments: General building construction and Civil engineering. The General building construction segment relates to the design and building projects of warehouses and other industrial or commercial buildings. The Civil engineering segment relates to the construction of public infrastructures, such as train stations, tunnels, railways and expressways. Its contractor works are related to designing and building projects for commercial and industrial buildings, such as logistics and warehouse facilities, offices, workshops and carparks and nursing homes. The company derives maximum revenue from General building construction segment.
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