BIIB Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 77% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 1037h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio of 1.72x means BIIB has $1.72 in liquid assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its near-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.
Sector Performance
77th percentileBIIB
1.72x
Sector Median
1.15x
Sector Avg
1.57x
Prior Period
2.03x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio of 1.72x means BIIB has $1.72 in liquid assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its near-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.
Compared to healthcare sector peers, BIIB’s ratio exceeds the sector median of 1.08x and places it in the 68th percentile — meaning it has stronger liquidity than roughly two-thirds of its peers. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A. Without a trend, the current above-median quick ratio suggests solid liquidity, but the absence of historical direction makes it impossible to assess whether that strength is improving or deteriorating. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the quick ratio’s favorable level is positive, yet the lack of trend data prevents a clear bullish or bearish signal.
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 1.15x, placing it in the 77th percentile.
Who are BIIB'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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1.72x
Sector Median
1.15x
Sector Avg
1.57x
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