Amphastar PharmaceuticalsAMPH +7.74%83 Current Ratio is 3.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates AMPH with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Drug Manufacturers companies, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 77.45% 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. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.85.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has a current ratio of 3.85. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AMPH'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53 Med: 2.96 Max: 4.02
Current: 3.85
During the past 13 years, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's highest Current Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.96.
AMPH's Current Ratio is ranked better than 77.45% of 998
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.995
vs AMPH: 3.85
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (NAS:AMPH) 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.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio Related Terms
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Current 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.
AMPH vs ETON, ESPR, BIOA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals'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.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amphastar Pharmaceuticals'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.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH) has a Current Ratio of 3.85 as of Mar. 2026. This is 30% above median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals ranks #225 out of 998 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio too high?
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' current Current Ratio of 3.85 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 4.02. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' value of 3.85 is 93% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals ranks #225 out of 998 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio compare to ETON and ESPR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals ranks #225 out of 998 companies for Current Ratio. This places Amphastar Pharmaceuticals in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' value of 3.85 is 93% above this benchmark. Historically, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has consistently been above 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Current Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.00, based on 998 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. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's current Current Ratio of 3.85 is 93% above 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's current Current Ratio is 3.85, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amphastar Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.78, compared to a current price of $21.02 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.85, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 93% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH), the current Current Ratio is 3.85 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 Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.02 is trading 56.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.78.
GuruFocus considers Amphastar Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMPH:
Current Ratio: 3.85 (30% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: $48.78 vs. price of $21.02 (56.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#225 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc is a bio-pharmaceutical company focusing on developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling technically challenging generic and proprietary injectable, inhalation, and intranasal products, as well as insulin active pharmaceutical ingredient (or insulin API products. The company's finished products are used in hospital or urgent care clinical settings and are contracted and distributed through group purchasing organizations and drug wholesalers. The company has one reportable segment: pharmaceutical products. Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in the United States, China, and France, of which the U.S. accounts for the majority of the revenue.
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