Hindustan UnileverNSE:HINDUNILVR -0.43%91 Quick Ratio is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDUNILVR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,575.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,986 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hindustan Unilever ranks worse than 58.11% on this metric.
Hindustan Unilever has a quick ratio of 0.92. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Unilever's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HINDUNILVR'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.03 Max: 1.34
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Unilever's highest Quick Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.03.
NSE:HINDUNILVR's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 58.11% of 1986
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs NSE:HINDUNILVR: 0.92
Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) 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 Unilever Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Unilever Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Unilever'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:HINDUNILVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Hindustan Unilever'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 Unilever Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hindustan Unilever's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Unilever'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 Unilever'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 Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) has a Quick Ratio of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Hindustan Unilever's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #1154 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Hindustan Unilever's Quick Ratio too high?
Hindustan Unilever's current Quick Ratio of 0.92 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 1.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Hindustan Unilever's value of 0.92 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #1154 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Unilever has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Unilever's Quick Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #1154 out of 1986 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hindustan Unilever in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Hindustan Unilever's value of 0.92 is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Unilever's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Hindustan Unilever 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 1,986 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 Unilever's current Quick Ratio of 0.92 is 17.9% 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 Unilever 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. Hindustan Unilever's current Quick Ratio is 0.92, which is 11% below 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 Hindustan Unilever stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,575.24, compared to a current price of ₹2,201.20 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.92, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 17.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Hindustan Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR), the current Quick Ratio is 0.92 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 Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,201.20 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,575.24.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Unilever to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDUNILVR:
Quick Ratio: 0.92 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: ₹2,575.24 vs. price of ₹2,201.20 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1154 of 1986)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDUNILVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd is an Indian consumer goods company. The firm offers different brands from distinct categories, including cosmetics and hygiene items, such as detergents, soaps, shampoos, skincare, toothpaste, and deodorants, as well as food and beverages (tea, coffee, packaged foods). Its product portfolio contains household brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Closeup, Pureit, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan, Pond's, Vaseline, Lakme, Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Kwality Wall's, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, and Fair and Lovely. The company's segments include Home Care, which generates maximum revenue, Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Foods, and others. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from India.
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