Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTY 85 Quick Ratio is 1.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates HPHTY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,491 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks worse than 54.32% on this metric.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a quick ratio of 1.35. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 2.95 Max: 3.63
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's highest Quick Ratio was 3.63. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 2.95.
HPHTY's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 54.32% of 2491
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs HPHTY: 1.35
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTY) 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK'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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) has a Quick Ratio of 1.35 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1353 out of 2491 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Quick Ratio too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Quick Ratio of 1.35 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 3.63. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 1.35 is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1353 out of 2491 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Quick Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #1353 out of 2491 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 1.35 is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 3.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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 1.46, based on 2,491 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. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Quick Ratio of 1.35 is 7.5% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Quick Ratio is 1.35, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.63, compared to a current price of $8.08 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.35, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 7.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY), the current Quick Ratio is 1.35 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.08 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.63.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTY:
Quick Ratio: 1.35 (54% below median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: $6.63 vs. price of $8.08 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Hardware median (#1353 of 2491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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