ABBV Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 14% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 2793h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, and AbbVie's current 0.52x means it has only $0.52 in liquid assets for every $1 of near-term debt.
Sector Performance
14th percentileABBV
0.52x
Sector Median
1.15x
Sector Avg
1.57x
Prior Period
0.41x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, and AbbVie's current 0.52x means it has only $0.52 in liquid assets for every $1 of near-term debt.
This is well below the healthcare sector median of 1.02x, placing AbbVie in the 12th percentile of its peers, indicating lower liquidity relative to competitors. Over the past year, the quick ratio has increased by 26.8% from 0.41x to 0.52x, though it has remained flat quarter-over-quarter at 0.0% change. The combination of a still-low absolute level with a rising trend suggests partial improvement in liquidity but lingering vulnerability to short-term cash pressures. This mixed picture — low ratio with upward momentum — aligns with a NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strongly supports nor undermines a buy or sell decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ABBV?
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.
How does ABBV's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
ABBV's Quick Ratio of 0.52x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.15x, placing it in the 14th percentile.
Who are ABBV's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Quick Ratio include: ALGN (1.15x), BAX (1.12x), RVTY (1.25x), DGX (1.28x), BIO (1.00x).
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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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0.52x
Sector Median
1.15x
Sector Avg
1.57x
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