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LLY Current Ratio Analysis

1.35x

Higher than 23% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 125h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Eli Lilly’s current ratio of 1.35x means the company has $1.35 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

LLY

1.35x

Sector Median

1.90x

Sector Avg

2.42x

Prior Period

1.50x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Eli Lilly’s current ratio of 1.35x means the company has $1.35 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year.

That places it below the healthcare sector median of 1.93x, at the 26th percentile among peers, so its liquidity cushion is thinner than most comparable firms. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -10.0%, with the ratio falling from 1.50x previously to 1.35x most recently. A level above 1x still covers current obligations, yet a decline while sitting far under the sector median points to tightening liquidity that could add risk under stress. This does not signal an immediate cash crisis, but the combination of a below-average level and a downward move warrants attention. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it neither undermines the stock’s outlook nor pushes it toward a stronger negative or positive stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about LLY?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does LLY's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

LLY's Current Ratio of 1.35x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.90x, placing it in the 23th percentile.

Who are LLY's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Healthcare peers by Current Ratio include: BSX (1.90x), BAX (1.95x), RVTY (1.72x), A (2.10x), HIMS (1.69x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.