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Hindustan CopperNSE:HINDCOPPER +0.37%90 Quick Ratio is 1.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDCOPPER with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹508.90 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,635 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks worse than 64.78% on this metric.
Hindustan Copper has a quick ratio of 1.22. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HINDCOPPER'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.22
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Copper's highest Quick Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.71.
NSE:HINDCOPPER's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 64.78% of 2635
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs NSE:HINDCOPPER: 1.22
Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) 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.
Hindustan Copper Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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.
NSE:HINDCOPPER vs SCCO, FCX: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) has a Quick Ratio of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Hindustan Copper's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #1707 out of 2635 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Quick Ratio too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Quick Ratio of 1.22 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.22. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Hindustan Copper's value of 1.22 is 47.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #1707 out of 2635 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Quick Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #1707 out of 2635 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hindustan Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Hindustan Copper's value of 1.22 is 47.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Copper's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Hindustan Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Quick Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.32, based on 2,635 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. Hindustan Copper's current Quick Ratio of 1.22 is 47.4% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Copper's current Quick Ratio is 1.22, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹508.90, compared to a current price of ₹486.15 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.22, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 47.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER), the current Quick Ratio is 1.22 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹486.15 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹508.90.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDCOPPER:
Quick Ratio: 1.22 (72% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: ₹508.90 vs. price of ₹486.15 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#1707 of 2635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDCOPPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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