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TPE:2543'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.97
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.16.
TPE:2543's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 57.42% of 1785
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs TPE:2543: 1.18
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Quick Ratio Chart
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co'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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Quick Ratio Calculation
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.
* 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.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) has a Quick Ratio of 1.18 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1025 out of 1785 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.18 is near median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 1.97. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's value of 1.18 is 8.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1025 out of 1785 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's Quick Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co ranks #1025 out of 1785 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Hwang Chang General Contractor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's value of 1.18 is 8.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co 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 Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.29, based on 1,785 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. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.18 is 8.5% 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.50, compared to a current price of NT$39.55 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 8.5% below the Construction industry median of 1.29. Hwang Chang General Contractor Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543), the current Quick Ratio is 1.18 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hwang Chang General Contractor Co (TPE:2543) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwang Chang General Contractor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.55 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.50.
GuruFocus considers Hwang Chang General Contractor Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2543:
Quick Ratio: 1.18 (near median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: NT$33.50 vs. price of NT$39.55 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% below the Construction median (#1025 of 1785)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Business Description
Hwang Chang General Contractor Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. It undertakes projects like the construction of bridges, metro stations, parking lots, residential complexes, highways, etc. The company's reportable segments are Construction and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which is mainly engaged in the contracting business of civil engineering projects. The Concrete segment is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and selling business of ready-mix concrete.
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