Quick Ratio
Higher than 73% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 54h ago
Sector Performance
73th percentileRMD
1.97x
Sector Median
1.08x
Sector Avg
2.19x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
RMD’s current quick ratio of 1.97x indicates it holds $1.97 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a comfortable liquidity position. Among Healthcare sector peers, this ratio ranks in the 72nd percentile and sits well above the sector median of 1.20x, showing stronger short-term financial flexibility than most competitors. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available (N/A), and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not available, so there is no data to assess recent movement. Without trend information, the high absolute level alone suggests low immediate liquidity risk, but the absence of historical context limits the ability to gauge whether the position is improving or weakening. This combination — a strong level with no trend data — neither contradicts nor strongly reinforces the NEUTRAL overall verdict, as the metric points to a resilient liquidity profile while other factors may balance the assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about RMD?
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 RMD's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
RMD's Quick Ratio of 1.97x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.08x, placing it in the 73th percentile.
Who are RMD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Quick Ratio include: BAX (1.01x), RVTY (1.25x), BMY (0.91x), TMO (0.85x), AMGN (0.85x).
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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1.97x
Sector Median
1.08x
Sector Avg
2.19x
How RMD's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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