Quick Ratio
Higher than 14% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 165h ago
Sector Performance
14th percentileBAYRY
0.56x
Sector Median
1.31x
Sector Avg
2.65x
Deep Analysis
A Quick Ratio of 0.56x means Bayer has only $0.56 of its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating potential short-term liquidity pressure.
The sector median among healthcare peers is 1.37x, and Bayer’s ratio places it at the 14th percentile, meaning 86% of peers have a higher Quick Ratio. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is a decline of 16.4%. The combination of a low absolute level (0.56x) and a recent 16.4% QoQ drop suggests increasing near-term liquidity risk rather than an opportunity. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by signaling a vulnerability in short-term financial flexibility, though the neutral stance likely reflects offsetting strengths elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BAYRY?
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 BAYRY's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
BAYRY's Quick Ratio of 0.56x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.31x, placing it in the 14th percentile.
Who are BAYRY's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Quick Ratio include: ALGN (1.15x), BIO (1.02x), BAX (1.01x), BSX (1.00x), BMY (0.91x).
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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0.56x
Sector Median
1.31x
Sector Avg
2.65x
How BAYRY's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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