The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 74 Quick Ratio is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,649.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks worse than 66.58% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. The Hershey Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.
The Hershey Co has a quick ratio of 0.77. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Hershey Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HSY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, The Hershey Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.60.
MEX:HSY's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 66.58% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs MEX:HSY: 0.77
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) 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.
The Hershey Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
The Hershey Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hershey Co'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.
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co'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.
The Hershey Co Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co'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.
The Hershey Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Quick Ratio of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, The Hershey Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #1323 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is The Hershey Co's Quick Ratio too high?
The Hershey Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.77 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. The Hershey Co's value of 0.77 is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #1323 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Quick Ratio compare to TR and MDLZ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #1323 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places The Hershey Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. The Hershey Co's value of 0.77 is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Hershey Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 1.12, The Hershey Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 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. The Hershey Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.77 is 31.3% 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 The Hershey Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hershey Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.77, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,649.31, compared to a current price of MXN3,090.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.77, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Quick Ratio is 0.77 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,090.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,649.31.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
Quick Ratio: 0.77 (28% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: MXN3,649.31 vs. price of MXN3,090.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1323 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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