Helix ExplorationLSE:HEX -0.80%19 Quick Ratio is 4.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:HEX with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,632 Metals & Mining companies, Helix Exploration ranks better than 63.07% on this metric.
Helix Exploration has a quick ratio of 4.21. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helix Exploration's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HEX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 5.14 Max: 33.72
Current: 4.21
During the past 2 years, Helix Exploration's highest Quick Ratio was 33.72. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 5.14.
LSE:HEX's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 63.07% of 2632
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.305
vs LSE:HEX: 4.21
Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) 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.
Helix Exploration Quick Ratio Related Terms
Helix Exploration Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helix Exploration'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.
Helix Exploration Quick Ratio Chart
Helix Exploration Annual Data
Trend
Sep24
Sep25
Quick Ratio
10.89
5.14
Helix Exploration Semi-Annual Data
Mar24
Sep24
Mar25
Sep25
Mar26
Quick Ratio
1.84
10.89
33.72
5.14
4.21
Helix Exploration Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Helix Exploration'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.
Helix Exploration Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Helix Exploration's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helix Exploration'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.
Helix Exploration'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.
Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) has a Quick Ratio of 4.21 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Helix Exploration and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Helix Exploration's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 33.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #972 out of 2632 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Helix Exploration's Quick Ratio too high?
Helix Exploration's current Quick Ratio of 4.21 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 33.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.31. Helix Exploration's value of 4.21 is 82.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #972 out of 2632 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helix Exploration has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helix Exploration's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Helix Exploration ranks #972 out of 2632 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Helix Exploration in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.31. Helix Exploration's value of 4.21 is 82.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Helix Exploration's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 33.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Helix Exploration 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Quick Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.31, based on 2,632 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. Helix Exploration's current Quick Ratio of 4.21 is 82.6% 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 Helix Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helix Exploration's current Quick Ratio is 4.21, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helix Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX) has a current Quick Ratio of 4.21. The current Quick Ratio is 4.21, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 82.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.31. Helix Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Helix Exploration (LSE:HEX), the current Quick Ratio is 4.21 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.
Helix Exploration PLC is engaged in the exploration, commercial development, and monetization of a non-hydrocarbon associated helium rich gas structure focusing on Rudyard Project. The company associates it's operations in Montana, North America.
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