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Guardian Pharmacy ServicesGRDN +0.51%39 Cash Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 471% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates GRDN with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks worse than 61.39% on this metric.
Guardian Pharmacy Services has a Cash Ratio of 0.40. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Pharmacy Services's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GRDN'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.4
During the past 8 years, Guardian Pharmacy Services's highest Cash Ratio was 0.41. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
GRDN's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 61.39% of 663
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.59
vs GRDN: 0.40
Guardian Pharmacy Services (NYSE:GRDN) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Cash Ratio Related Terms
Guardian Pharmacy Services Cash Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Guardian Pharmacy Services's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Cash Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Guardian Pharmacy Services's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Pharmacy Services's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a Cash Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. This is 471% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Guardian Pharmacy Services' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #407 out of 663 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services' Cash Ratio too high?
Guardian Pharmacy Services' current Cash Ratio of 0.40 is 471% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.41. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cash Ratio is 0.59. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 0.40 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #407 out of 663 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guardian Pharmacy Services has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Pharmacy Services' Cash Ratio compare to MD and ADUS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Guardian Pharmacy Services ranks #407 out of 663 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Guardian Pharmacy Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.59. Guardian Pharmacy Services' value of 0.40 is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Guardian Pharmacy Services' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.59, Guardian Pharmacy Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cash Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.59, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current Cash Ratio of 0.40 is 32.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Guardian Pharmacy Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Pharmacy Services's current Cash Ratio is 0.40, which is 471% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Pharmacy Services stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.40. The current Cash Ratio is 0.40, which is 471% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 32.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.59. Guardian Pharmacy Services' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Guardian Pharmacy Services (GRDN), the current Cash Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Guardian Pharmacy Services Inc is a pharmacy services company providing technology-enabled services to help residents of long-term health care facilities (LTCFs) adhere to appropriate drug regimens, reducing the cost of care and improving clinical outcomes. The Company provides high-touch clinical, drug dispensing, and administration services tailored to residents in assisted living facilities, behavioral health facilities, and group homes, while also serving residents in all types of LTCFs. It partners with residents, LTCFs, and health plan payors to help reduce errors in drug administration, manage drug regimens, and improve adherence. The Company derives its revenue mainly from the sale of pharmaceutical and medical products.
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