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LLY Quick Ratio Analysis

0.61x

Higher than 18% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 125h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio shows whether a company can cover its short-term debts with its most liquid assets — cash, marketable securities, and receivables — and 0.61x means Eli Lilly holds only $0.61 of these assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

18th percentile

LLY

0.61x

Sector Median

1.15x

Sector Avg

1.57x

Prior Period

0.65x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That is below the healthcare sector median of 1.14x, placing the stock at the 21st percentile among peers. The year-over-year trend is unavailable (N/A), but the quarter-over-quarter change is -6.2%, with the ratio falling from 0.65x to 0.61x. A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about LLY?

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 LLY's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

LLY's Quick Ratio of 0.61x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.15x, placing it in the 18th percentile.

Who are LLY'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.