Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Cash Ratio: 0.11 (As of Jan. 2026) — 84% Below Median

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LSE:IHC Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC LSE:IHC
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GF Value £0.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Inspiration Healthcare Group Cash Ratio?

Inspiration Healthcare Group LSE:IHC 48 Cash Ratio is 0.11 as of Jan. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates LSE:IHC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks worse than 91.29% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.11.

Inspiration Healthcare Group has a Cash Ratio of 0.11. 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:IHC' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.67   Max: 1.38
Current: 0.11

During the past 13 years, Inspiration Healthcare Group's highest Cash Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.67.

LSE:IHC's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than
91.29% of 838 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs LSE:IHC: 0.11

Inspiration Healthcare Group  (LSE:IHC) 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.


Inspiration Healthcare Group Cash Ratio Related Terms


Inspiration Healthcare Group Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Inspiration Healthcare Group Cash Ratio Chart

Inspiration Healthcare Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cash Ratio
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Inspiration Healthcare Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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LSE:IHC vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Inspiration Healthcare Group'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.


Inspiration Healthcare Group Cash Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio falls into.


LSE:IHC
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Inspiration Healthcare Group Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Jan. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.173/10.633
=0.11

Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=1.173/10.633
=0.11

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.11 mean?
Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.11 as of Jan. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Inspiration Healthcare Group and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #765 out of 838 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio too high?
Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Cash Ratio of 0.11 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.38. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cash Ratio is 0.97. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 0.11 is 88.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #765 out of 838 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inspiration Healthcare Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspiration Healthcare Group's Cash Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #765 out of 838 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Inspiration Healthcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.97. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 0.11 is 88.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Inspiration Healthcare Group's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Inspiration Healthcare Group 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cash Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.97, based on 838 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. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Cash Ratio of 0.11 is 88.7% 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Cash Ratio is 0.11, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.11, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 88.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.97. Inspiration Healthcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.11 as of Jan. 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.

Is Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22. GuruFocus considers Inspiration Healthcare Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IHC:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.11 (84% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.19 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.7% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#765 of 838)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inspiration Healthcare Group Business Description

Address Unit 7/8 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Croydon, GBR, CR0 4YL
Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC supplies outcome-improving medical devices in the areas of neonatal intensive care and patient warming. It operates in the Critical Care Medical Devices segment which includes Critical Care, Operating Theatre, and Home Healthcare. The company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom through the Critical Care market division.
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