Heliostar MetalsTSXV:HSTR -1.12%38 Quick Ratio is 1.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates TSXV:HSTR with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,637 Metals & Mining companies, Heliostar Metals ranks worse than 54.61% on this metric.
Heliostar Metals has a quick ratio of 1.84. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heliostar Metals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:HSTR'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 6.5 Max: 158.66
Current: 1.84
During the past 13 years, Heliostar Metals's highest Quick Ratio was 158.66. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 6.50.
TSXV:HSTR's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 54.61% of 2637
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs TSXV:HSTR: 1.84
Heliostar Metals (TSXV:HSTR) 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.
Heliostar Metals Quick Ratio Related Terms
Heliostar Metals Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heliostar Metals'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.
For the Gold subindustry, Heliostar Metals'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.
Heliostar Metals Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Heliostar Metals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heliostar Metals'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.
Heliostar Metals's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 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.
Heliostar Metals (TSXV:HSTR) has a Quick Ratio of 1.84 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Heliostar Metals and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Heliostar Metals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 158.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Heliostar Metals ranks #1440 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Heliostar Metals' Quick Ratio too high?
Heliostar Metals' current Quick Ratio of 1.84 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 158.66. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Heliostar Metals' value of 1.84 is 20.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heliostar Metals ranks #1440 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heliostar Metals has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heliostar Metals' Quick Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Heliostar Metals ranks #1440 out of 2637 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Heliostar Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Heliostar Metals' value of 1.84 is 20.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Heliostar Metals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 158.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Heliostar Metals 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 2,637 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. Heliostar Metals's current Quick Ratio of 1.84 is 20.7% 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 Heliostar Metals 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. Heliostar Metals's current Quick Ratio is 1.84, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heliostar Metals stock overvalued right now?
Heliostar Metals (TSXV:HSTR) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.84. The current Quick Ratio is 1.84, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 20.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Heliostar Metals' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Heliostar Metals (TSXV:HSTR), the current Quick Ratio is 1.84 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.
Heliostar Metals Ltd is a junior exploration and development company with a portfolio of high-grade gold projects in Alaska and Mexico. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America The operating segments arethe La Colorada and San Agustin mines, located in Mexico. The company's assets and liabilities are held within Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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