GSK Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 9% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 830h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A quick ratio of 0.50x means GSK has half a dollar of cash and near-cash assets for every dollar of current liabilities due within a year, signaling limited short-term liquidity.
Sector Performance
9th percentileGSK
0.50x
Sector Median
1.15x
Sector Avg
1.57x
Prior Period
0.51x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.50x means GSK has half a dollar of cash and near-cash assets for every dollar of current liabilities due within a year, signaling limited short-term liquidity.
This sits in the 9th percentile of Healthcare sector peers, far under the 1.15x sector median and among the weakest liquidity profiles in its group. No year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, or eight-quarter trend figures are available, so the metric is a single-point snapshot with no demonstrated direction. A level this low, paired with an absence of improvement data, points to persistent liquidity risk that could constrain operations or dividend capacity. That risk contradicts the NEUTRAL overall verdict, as the quick ratio exposes a vulnerability the verdict does not reflect.
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 1.15x, 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), BAX (1.12x), DGX (1.28x), BIO (1.00x), RVTY (1.36x).
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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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0.50x
Sector Median
1.15x
Sector Avg
1.57x
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