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HBM NigeriaNSA:HBMNG 78 Quick Ratio is 1.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates NSA:HBMNG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦128.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, HBM Nigeria ranks better than 56.97% 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. HBM Nigeria's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.
HBM Nigeria has a quick ratio of 1.18. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for HBM Nigeria's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:HBMNG'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.18
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, HBM Nigeria's highest Quick Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.64.
NSA:HBMNG's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 56.97% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs NSA:HBMNG: 1.18
HBM Nigeria (NSA:HBMNG) 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.
HBM Nigeria Quick Ratio Related Terms
HBM Nigeria Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HBM Nigeria'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.
NSA:HBMNG vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, HBM Nigeria'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.
HBM Nigeria Quick Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, HBM Nigeria's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HBM Nigeria'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.
HBM Nigeria'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.
HBM Nigeria (NSA:HBMNG) has a Quick Ratio of 1.18 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on HBM Nigeria and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, HBM Nigeria's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, HBM Nigeria ranks #176 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is HBM Nigeria's Quick Ratio too high?
HBM Nigeria's current Quick Ratio of 1.18 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.18. The Building Materials industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. HBM Nigeria's value of 1.18 is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HBM Nigeria ranks #176 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HBM Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HBM Nigeria's Quick Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, HBM Nigeria ranks #176 out of 409 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts HBM Nigeria in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. HBM Nigeria's value of 1.18 is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HBM Nigeria's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.05, HBM Nigeria 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 Building Materials company?
The median Quick Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.05, based on 409 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. HBM Nigeria's current Quick Ratio of 1.18 is 12.4% 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 HBM Nigeria and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HBM Nigeria's current Quick Ratio is 1.18, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HBM Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HBM Nigeria (NSA:HBMNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦128.48, compared to a current price of ₦335.00 — trading 160.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.18, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 12.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.05. HBM Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 HBM Nigeria (NSA:HBMNG), the current Quick Ratio is 1.18 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 HBM Nigeria (NSA:HBMNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HBM Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦335.00 is trading 160.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦128.48.
GuruFocus considers HBM Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:HBMNG:
Quick Ratio: 1.18 (84% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: ₦128.48 vs. price of ₦335.00 (160.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Building Materials median (#176 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:HBMNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lafarge Africa PLC through its subsidiaries is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of cement, concrete, and aggregates products, including the provision of building solutions. The brands in products portfolio of the company includes ECOPlanet Unicem, Elephant cement, ThermoSet, Watershield, Powermax, and Supaset cement among others. It has two segments Cement & Readymix products. The majority of the revenue is generated from the cement segment.
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