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Fermenta BiotechBOM:506414 +7.25%65 Current Ratio is 1.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:506414 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹321.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Drug Manufacturers companies, Fermenta Biotech ranks worse than 53.5% 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. Fermenta Biotech's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.
Fermenta Biotech has a current ratio of 1.86. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fermenta Biotech's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:506414'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 1.5 Max: 1.9
Current: 1.86
During the past 13 years, Fermenta Biotech's highest Current Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.50.
BOM:506414's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 53.5% of 1000
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.98
vs BOM:506414: 1.86
Fermenta Biotech (BOM:506414) 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.
Fermenta Biotech Current Ratio Related Terms
Fermenta Biotech Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fermenta Biotech'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Fermenta Biotech'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.
Fermenta Biotech Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Fermenta Biotech's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fermenta Biotech'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.
Fermenta Biotech (BOM:506414) has a Current Ratio of 1.86 as of Mar. 2026. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Fermenta Biotech's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Fermenta Biotech ranks #535 out of 1000 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Fermenta Biotech's Current Ratio too high?
Fermenta Biotech's current Current Ratio of 1.86 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 1.90. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 1.98. Fermenta Biotech's value of 1.86 is 6.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fermenta Biotech ranks #535 out of 1000 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fermenta Biotech has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fermenta Biotech's Current Ratio compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Fermenta Biotech ranks #535 out of 1000 companies for Current Ratio. This places Fermenta Biotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.98. Fermenta Biotech's value of 1.86 is 6.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Fermenta Biotech's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.98, Fermenta Biotech 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Current Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.98, based on 1,000 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. Fermenta Biotech's current Current Ratio of 1.86 is 6.1% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fermenta Biotech's current Current Ratio is 1.86, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fermenta Biotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fermenta Biotech (BOM:506414) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹321.75, compared to a current price of ₹499.30 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.86, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 6.1% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.98. Fermenta Biotech's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Fermenta Biotech (BOM:506414), the current Current Ratio is 1.86 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 Fermenta Biotech (BOM:506414) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fermenta Biotech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹499.30 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹321.75.
GuruFocus considers Fermenta Biotech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506414:
Current Ratio: 1.86 (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: ₹321.75 vs. price of ₹499.30 (55.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#535 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506414 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fermenta Biotech Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing chemicals, bulk drugs, enzymes, pharmaceutical formulations, and environmental solution products and renting and selling properties. It is a manufacturer and supplier of Vitamin D and also supplies Penicillin G Amidase, CAL B Lipase, Polymer Supports, and enzyme technologies. The company operates in two segments namely Property and Bulk Drugs/Chemicals. The majority of the revenue comes from the Bulk Drug/Chemicals segment. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets and generates maximum revenue from the Indian market.
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