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Smart-Core HoldingsHKSE:02166 -4.06%59 Quick Ratio is 1.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02166 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Smart-Core Holdings ranks worse than 52.16% on this metric.
Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) 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.
Smart-Core Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Smart-Core Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smart-Core 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:02166 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Smart-Core 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.
Smart-Core Holdings Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smart-Core Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smart-Core 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.
Smart-Core 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.
Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) has a Quick Ratio of 1.32 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Smart-Core Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #1304 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Smart-Core Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Smart-Core Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 1.58. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 1.32 is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #1304 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smart-Core Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart-Core Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smart-Core Holdings ranks #1304 out of 2500 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Smart-Core Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Smart-Core Holdings' value of 1.32 is 5% below this benchmark. Historically, Smart-Core Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Smart-Core 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 Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.39, based on 2,500 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. Smart-Core Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 1.32 is 5% 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 Smart-Core Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart-Core Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart-Core Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.52, compared to a current price of HK$4.61 — trading 203% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.39. Smart-Core Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166), the current Quick Ratio is 1.32 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 Smart-Core Holdings (HKSE:02166) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart-Core Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.61 is trading 203% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.52.
GuruFocus considers Smart-Core Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02166:
Quick Ratio: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: HK$1.52 vs. price of HK$4.61 (203% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5% below the Hardware median (#1304 of 2500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd is a distributor of integrated circuits and other electronic components and technology value-added service providers covering multiple market segments such as televisions, optoelectronic displays, smart terminals, memory, security monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT), and optical communications. Its service networks cover the majority of regions in Mainland China and Southeast Asia, providing diversified supply chain services of semiconductor chips and various electronic components for customers in the electronics industry, as well as corresponding technical solutions, technical support, and software services. Its segments include Authorised distribution and Mixed distribution. It makes up the majority of the revenue from the Authorised distribution segment.
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