Quick Ratio
Higher than 9% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 188h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileGSK
0.50x
Sector Median
1.31x
Sector Avg
2.65x
Deep Analysis
GSK plc (GSK) has a Quick Ratio of 0.50x as of June 2026.
This places GSK in the 9th percentile of the Healthcare sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 1.31x and a sector average of 2.65x. GSK's Quick Ratio is 62.0% below the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about GSK?
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 GSK's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
GSK's Quick Ratio of 0.50x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.31x, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are GSK'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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0.50x
Sector Median
1.31x
Sector Avg
2.65x
How GSK's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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