Hindustan Media VenturesNSE:HMVL -2.10%61 Quick Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates NSE:HMVL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks better than 50.97% on this metric.
Hindustan Media Ventures has a quick ratio of 1.47. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Media Ventures's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HMVL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.59 Max: 3.07
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Media Ventures's highest Quick Ratio was 3.07. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.59.
NSE:HMVL's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 50.97% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs NSE:HMVL: 1.47
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) 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 Media Ventures Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hindustan Media Ventures Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Hindustan Media Ventures'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 Media Ventures Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hindustan Media Ventures's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Media Ventures'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 Media Ventures'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 Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) has a Quick Ratio of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hindustan Media Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Hindustan Media Ventures' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #506 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures' Quick Ratio too high?
Hindustan Media Ventures' current Quick Ratio of 1.47 is near median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 3.07. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 1.47 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #506 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Media Ventures has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Media Ventures' Quick Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #506 out of 1032 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Hindustan Media Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 1.47 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Media Ventures' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Hindustan Media Ventures 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,032 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 Media Ventures's current Quick Ratio of 1.47 is 1.4% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Quick Ratio is 1.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.11, compared to a current price of ₹85.29 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 1.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. Hindustan Media Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL), the current Quick Ratio is 1.47 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 Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.29 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.11.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Media Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HMVL:
Quick Ratio: 1.47 (near median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: ₹93.11 vs. price of ₹85.29 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#506 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HMVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is an Indian newspaper publishing company. It is engaged in the business of printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals. It publishes global, national and local news, covering politics, business, entertainment, sports and other topics of general interest. The company publishes Hindustan, a Hindi Daily, and Hindi magazines Nandan, Kadambini, and Hum Tum, among others. The group sells its products mostly within India.
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