Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +1.58%89 Quick Ratio is 1.06 as of Nov. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R189.33 (Fairly Valued). Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks worse than 62.82% on this metric.
Hudaco Industries has a quick ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hudaco Industries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.26
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, Hudaco Industries's highest Quick Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.03.
JSE:HDC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 62.82% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs JSE:HDC: 1.06
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) 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.
Hudaco Industries Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Quick Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Quick Ratio of 1.06 as of Nov. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #98 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Quick Ratio too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is near median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 1.26. The Industrial Distribution industry median Quick Ratio is 1.21. Hudaco Industries' value of 1.06 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #98 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Quick Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #98 out of 156 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hudaco Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.21. Hudaco Industries' value of 1.06 is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.21, based on 156 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. Hudaco Industries's current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is 12.4% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R189.33, compared to a current price of R193.00 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 12.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.21. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Quick Ratio is 1.06 as of Nov. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R193.00 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R189.33.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Quick Ratio: 1.06 (near median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: R189.33 vs. price of R193.00 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#98 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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