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Quick Ratio

1.72x

Higher than 68% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 654h ago

Sector Performance

68th percentile

BIIB

1.72x

Sector Median

1.08x

Sector Avg

2.19x

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Deep Analysis

Biogen's quick ratio of 1.72x means the company holds $1.72 in cash and other highly liquid assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating a comfortable ability to cover immediate obligations.

This ratio exceeds the healthcare sector median of 1.46x and places Biogen in the 57th percentile among its sector peers, showing slightly above-average liquidity compared to similar companies. The trend information is not available, as year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, and the last eight quarters of data are all listed as N/A, so no directional change can be assessed. Without a trend, the current level above the median suggests a stable liquidity position with no immediate short-term risk, but the absence of historical context limits any forward-looking judgment. This metric supports the overall neutral verdict: the quick ratio is adequate and above the sector norm, yet not exceptionally high, and the lack of trend data prevents a more bullish or bearish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BIIB?

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 BIIB's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

BIIB's Quick Ratio of 1.72x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.08x, placing it in the 68th percentile.

Who are BIIB's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Healthcare peers by Quick Ratio include: BAX (1.01x), RVTY (1.25x), BMY (0.91x), TMO (0.85x), ZBH (0.75x).

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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BIIB

1.72x

Sector Median

1.08x

Sector Avg

2.19x

How BIIB's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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