Henry ScheinHSIC +1.47%80 Current Ratio is 1.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 120 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks worse than 54.17% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Henry Schein's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36.
Henry Schein has a current ratio of 1.36. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henry Schein's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HSIC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 1.6 Max: 1.97
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, Henry Schein's highest Current Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 1.60.
HSIC's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 54.17% of 120
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs HSIC: 1.36
Henry Schein (NAS:HSIC) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Henry Schein Current Ratio Related Terms
Henry Schein Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein's Current 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.
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Henry Schein Current Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein's Current 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.
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a Current Ratio of 1.36 as of Mar. 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Henry Schein's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #65 out of 120 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Henry Schein's Current Ratio too high?
Henry Schein's current Current Ratio of 1.36 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 1.97. The Medical Distribution industry median Current Ratio is 1.40. Henry Schein's value of 1.36 is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #65 out of 120 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Current Ratio compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #65 out of 120 companies for Current Ratio. This places Henry Schein in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.40. Henry Schein's value of 1.36 is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Henry Schein's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Henry Schein 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 Current Ratio for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Current Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.40, based on 120 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Henry Schein's current Current Ratio of 1.36 is 2.9% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current Current Ratio is 1.36, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.62, compared to a current price of $85.06 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.36, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 2.9% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.40. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henry Schein (HSIC), the current Current Ratio is 1.36 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.
Is Henry Schein (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.06 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.62.
GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSIC:
Current Ratio: 1.36 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.60)
GF Value™: $83.62 vs. price of $85.06 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% below the Medical Distribution median (#65 of 120)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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