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HST Current Ratio Analysis

1.34x

Updated 273h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.34x means HST has $1.34 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, measuring its ability to cover short-term obligations.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

HST

1.34x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.69x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.34x means HST has $1.34 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, measuring its ability to cover short-term obligations.

This sits above the sector median of 1.25x, placing HST in the 55th percentile among peers, so its liquidity is slightly better than half the sector. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -20.7%, with the ratio falling from 1.69x to 1.34x. That decline shows a clear near-term reduction in liquidity, though the level remains above the sector median. The combination of an above-median level with a sharp quarterly drop implies modest short-term risk rather than immediate distress, but the trajectory merits attention. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: liquidity is adequate but weakening, offering neither a strong safety margin nor a red flag.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HST?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are HST's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

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HST

1.34x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

How HST's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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