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Kato (Hong Kong) HoldingsHKSE:02189 61 Quick Ratio is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02189 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 682 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks worse than 55.43% on this metric.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings has a quick ratio of 1.16. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02189'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 1.48 Max: 6.08
Current: 1.16
During the past 11 years, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 6.08. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.48.
HKSE:02189's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 55.43% of 682
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs HKSE:02189: 1.16
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings 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.
HKSE:02189 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Quick Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kato (Hong Kong) 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) has a Quick Ratio of 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #378 out of 682 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 1.16 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 6.08. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.30. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 1.16 is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #378 out of 682 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ranks #378 out of 682 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.30. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 1.16 is 10.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Kato (Hong Kong) 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.30, based on 682 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 1.16 is 10.8% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 1.16, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.16, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 10.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.30. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189), the current Quick Ratio is 1.16 as of Mar. 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53.
GuruFocus considers Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02189:
Quick Ratio: 1.16 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.49 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#378 of 682)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd is an established operator of residential care homes and daycare services for the elderly in Hong Kong. The company offers a wide range of residential care services for the elderly including; the provision of accommodation, professional nursing and care-taking services, nutritional management, medical services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services, individual care plans and recreational services, and the sale of healthcare and medical goods and the provision of additional healthcare services to residents.
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