HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 77 Quick Ratio is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,337 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 63.43% 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.87.
HELLA GmbH KGaA has a quick ratio of 0.87. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HLE'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.37 Max: 1.78
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Quick Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.37.
XSWX:HLE's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 63.43% of 1337
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs XSWX:HLE: 0.87
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Quick Ratio Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA Quick Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Quick Ratio of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #848 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Quick Ratio too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Quick Ratio of 0.87 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 1.78. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.87 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #848 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Quick Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #848 out of 1337 companies for Quick Ratio. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.87 is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.06, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Quick Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.06, based on 1,337 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Quick Ratio of 0.87 is 17.9% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Quick Ratio is 0.87, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.87, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 17.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.06. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Quick Ratio is 0.87 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.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40.
GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
Quick Ratio: 0.87 (36% below median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#848 of 1337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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