The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Quick Ratio: 0.28 (As of Apr. 2026) — 18% Below Median


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What is The Home Depot Quick Ratio?

The Home Depot XSWX:HD -0.82% 83 Quick Ratio is 0.28 as of Apr. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF312.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Home Depot ranks worse than 87.81% 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. The Home Depot's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.28.

The Home Depot has a quick ratio of 0.28. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Home Depot's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:HD' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.28

During the past 13 years, The Home Depot's highest Quick Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.34.

XSWX:HD's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
87.81% of 1132 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs XSWX:HD: 0.28

The Home Depot  (XSWX:HD) 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.


The Home Depot Quick Ratio Related Terms


The Home Depot Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Home Depot'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.

The Home Depot Quick Ratio Chart

The Home Depot Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.33 0.40 0.29 0.26

The Home Depot Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.34 0.29 0.26 0.28

XSWX:HD vs LOW, FND, HVT: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, The Home Depot'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.


The Home Depot Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Home Depot's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Home Depot's Quick Ratio falls into.


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The Home Depot 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.

The Home Depot's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Jan. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(27148.255-20379.94)/25595.506
=0.26

The Home Depot's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Apr. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(29276.667-21485.728)/28022.808
=0.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.28 mean?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a Quick Ratio of 0.28 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Home Depot and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, The Home Depot's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #994 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is The Home Depot's Quick Ratio too high?
The Home Depot's current Quick Ratio of 0.28 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Home Depot's value of 0.28 is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #994 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Home Depot has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Home Depot's Quick Ratio compare to LOW and FND?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Home Depot ranks #994 out of 1132 companies for Quick Ratio. This places The Home Depot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Home Depot's value of 0.28 is 67.8% below this benchmark. Historically, The Home Depot's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.87, The Home Depot 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,132 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. The Home Depot's current Quick Ratio of 0.28 is 67.8% 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 The Home Depot and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Home Depot's current Quick Ratio is 0.28, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Home Depot stock overvalued right now?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.28. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF312.72, compared to a current price of CHF266.14 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.28, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 67.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. The Home Depot's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 The Home Depot (XSWX:HD), the current Quick Ratio is 0.28 as of Apr. 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 The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Home Depot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF266.14 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF312.72.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HD:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.28 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: CHF312.72 vs. price of CHF266.14 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#994 of 1132)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Home Depot Business Description

Address 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30339
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,361 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,250 distribution locations.
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