HIINEUTRAL

Quick Ratio

0.23x

Updated 271h ago

Sector Performance

8th percentile

HII

0.23x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.05x

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Deep Analysis

The current Quick Ratio of 0.23x means the company holds only $0.23 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a very low ability to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

This places the company at the 8th percentile among sector peers, well below the sector median of 0.72x, meaning 92% of peers have a stronger liquidity position. Trend data is unavailable — the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters all show no reported values, leaving the direction of this metric impossible to assess. The combination of an extremely low level and no trend data means investors cannot determine whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating, heightening uncertainty around short-term financial health. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a rapid ratio this far below the sector median is a clear red flag for liquidity risk, which a neutral rating typically does not reflect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about HII?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

Who are HII's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).

The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

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HII

0.23x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.05x

How HII's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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