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Hephaestus HoldingsHKSE:08173 32 Quick Ratio is 1.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,090 Business Services companies, Hephaestus Holdings ranks better than 58.99% on this metric.
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) 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.
Hephaestus Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hephaestus Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaestus 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:08173 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus 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.
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a Quick Ratio of 1.94 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Hephaestus Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 5.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #447 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 1.94 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 5.43. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 1.94 is 16.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #447 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #447 out of 1090 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Hephaestus Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Hephaestus Holdings' value of 1.94 is 16.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hephaestus Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 5.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Hephaestus Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,090 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. Hephaestus Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 1.94 is 16.5% 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 1.94, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.94, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 16.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current Quick Ratio is 1.94 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45.
GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:
Quick Ratio: 1.94 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% above the Business Services median (#447 of 1090)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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