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Hydrofarm Holdings GroupSTU:5TU0 36 Quick Ratio is 0.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates STU:5TU0 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.99. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks worse than 97.17% on this metric.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a quick ratio of 0.12. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5TU0'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.04 Max: 3.49
Current: 0.12
During the past 8 years, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's highest Quick Ratio was 3.49. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.04.
STU:5TU0's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 97.17% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.165
vs STU:5TU0: 0.12
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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.
STU:5TU0 vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Quick Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) has a Quick Ratio of 0.12 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #206 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.12 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.49. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Quick Ratio is 1.17. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's value of 0.12 is 89.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #206 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Quick Ratio compare to HCAI and NMHI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #206 out of 212 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hydrofarm Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.17. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's value of 0.12 is 89.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Quick Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.17, based on 212 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. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.12 is 89.7% 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.12, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.12. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.99, compared to a current price of €5.12 — trading 68% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.12, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 89.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.17. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0), the current Quick Ratio is 0.12 as of Jun. 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (STU:5TU0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.12 is trading 68% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.99.
Key valuation signals for STU:5TU0:
Quick Ratio: 0.12 (88% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: €15.99 vs. price of €5.12 (68% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#206 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5TU0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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