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Huayu Expressway GroupHKSE:01823 -0.38%39 Quick Ratio is 1.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01823 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Construction companies, Huayu Expressway Group ranks better than 56.11% on this metric.
Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) 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.
Huayu Expressway Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
Huayu Expressway Group 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.
Huayu Expressway Group Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Huayu Expressway Group'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.
Huayu Expressway Group Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Huayu Expressway Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huayu Expressway Group'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.
Huayu Expressway Group'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.
Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) has a Quick Ratio of 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Huayu Expressway Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Huayu Expressway Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #786 out of 1791 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Huayu Expressway Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Huayu Expressway Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.40 is near median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 3.72. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.30. Huayu Expressway Group's value of 1.40 is 7.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #786 out of 1791 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huayu Expressway Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huayu Expressway Group's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Huayu Expressway Group ranks #786 out of 1791 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Huayu Expressway Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.30. Huayu Expressway Group's value of 1.40 is 7.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Huayu Expressway Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Huayu Expressway Group 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 Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.30, based on 1,791 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. Huayu Expressway Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.40 is 7.7% 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 Huayu Expressway Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huayu Expressway Group's current Quick Ratio is 1.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huayu Expressway Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.33, compared to a current price of HK$1.30 — trading 292.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 7.7% above the Construction industry median of 1.30. Huayu Expressway Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823), the current Quick Ratio is 1.40 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 Huayu Expressway Group (HKSE:01823) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huayu Expressway Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.30 is trading 292.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Huayu Expressway Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01823:
Quick Ratio: 1.40 (near median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: HK$0.33 vs. price of HK$1.30 (292.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% above the Construction median (#786 of 1791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01823 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huayu Expressway Group Ltd is principally engaged in the construction, operation and management of the Qing Ping Expressway in the PRC. It also engages in the trading business of liquor and spirits in collaboration with the Kweichow Moutai Group and is the sole distributor of the Huamaojiu (liquor brand), as well as engages in winemaking and its other related businesses. It has two reportable segments Qing Ping Expressway, construction, operation and management of the Qing Ping Expressway; and Liquor and spirits, mainly distribution of Huamaojiu. The majority of the revenue comes from the Liquor and spirits segment. The company has presence in a single geographical region, which is Mainland China.
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