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HLB Pep CoXKRX:196300 +0.84%46 Quick Ratio is 1.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates XKRX:196300 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩6,882.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,619 Chemicals companies, HLB Pep Co ranks worse than 62.45% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. HLB Pep Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.04.
HLB Pep Co has a quick ratio of 1.04. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for HLB Pep Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:196300'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 1.04 Max: 15.46
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, HLB Pep Co's highest Quick Ratio was 15.46. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.04.
XKRX:196300's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 62.45% of 1619
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs XKRX:196300: 1.04
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.
HLB Pep Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
HLB Pep Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HLB Pep Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, HLB Pep 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.
HLB Pep Co Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, HLB Pep Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HLB Pep Co'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.
HLB Pep Co'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.
HLB Pep Co (XKRX:196300) has a Quick Ratio of 1.04 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on HLB Pep Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, HLB Pep Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 15.46. According to the industry distribution chart, HLB Pep Co ranks #1011 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is HLB Pep Co's Quick Ratio too high?
HLB Pep Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.04 is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 15.46. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.35. HLB Pep Co's value of 1.04 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HLB Pep Co ranks #1011 out of 1619 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HLB Pep Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HLB Pep Co's Quick Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, HLB Pep Co ranks #1011 out of 1619 companies for Quick Ratio. This places HLB Pep Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.35. HLB Pep Co's value of 1.04 is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, HLB Pep Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 15.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.35, HLB Pep 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 Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.35, based on 1,619 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. HLB Pep Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.04 is 23% 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 HLB Pep Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HLB Pep Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.04, which is near 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 HLB Pep Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLB Pep Co (XKRX:196300) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,882.43, compared to a current price of ₩4,215.00 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 23% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.35. HLB Pep Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 HLB Pep Co (XKRX:196300), the current Quick Ratio is 1.04 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 HLB Pep Co (XKRX:196300) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLB Pep Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩4,215.00 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,882.43.
GuruFocus considers HLB Pep Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:196300:
Quick Ratio: 1.04 (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: ₩6,882.43 vs. price of ₩4,215.00 (38.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Chemicals median (#1011 of 1619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:196300 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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