Quick Ratio
Higher than 84% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 34h ago
Sector Performance
84th percentileTECH
2.77x
Sector Median
1.08x
Sector Avg
2.19x
Deep Analysis
Bio-Techne Corporation's quick ratio of 2.77x means the company has $2.77 in cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can easily cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
This is more than double the sector median of 1.08x, placing TECH in the 84th percentile among its Healthcare peers — a relatively strong liquidity position. However, the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both not available (N/A), and there is no trend data for the last eight quarters, so we cannot assess whether this ratio is improving or declining. The high level alone suggests low short-term default risk, but without any trend direction, it is unclear if this strength is stable or temporary. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong quick ratio reduces immediate financial risk, yet the absence of trend information and the neutral rating imply that other factors — such as growth prospects or valuation — may offset this liquidity advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about TECH?
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 TECH's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
TECH's Quick Ratio of 2.77x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.08x, placing it in the 84th percentile.
Who are TECH'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), CCLD (0.79x).
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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2.77x
Sector Median
1.08x
Sector Avg
2.19x
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