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Elite PharmaceuticalsELTP +1.66%60 Current Ratio is 6.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates ELTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Drug Manufacturers companies, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 90.5% 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. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.45.
Elite Pharmaceuticals has a current ratio of 6.45. 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ELTP'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 2.79 Max: 6.45
Current: 6.45
During the past 13 years, Elite Pharmaceuticals's highest Current Ratio was 6.45. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 2.79.
ELTP's Current Ratio is ranked better than 90.5% of 1000
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs ELTP: 6.45
Elite Pharmaceuticals (OTCPK:ELTP) 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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio Related Terms
Elite Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite Pharmaceuticals'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, Elite 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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Elite Pharmaceuticals's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite 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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) has a Current Ratio of 6.45 as of Mar. 2026. This is 131% above median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, Elite Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #95 out of 1000 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio too high?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' current Current Ratio of 6.45 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 6.45. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 6.45 is 227.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #95 out of 1000 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elite Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Pharmaceuticals' Current Ratio compare to EOLS and EBS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #95 out of 1000 companies for Current Ratio. This places Elite Pharmaceuticals in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 6.45 is 227.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Elite Pharmaceuticals' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Elite 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 1.97, 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. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current Current Ratio of 6.45 is 227.4% 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 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current Current Ratio is 6.45, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 6.45, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 227.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.97. Elite Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), the current Current Ratio is 6.45 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
GuruFocus considers Elite Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELTP:
Current Ratio: 6.45 (131% above median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.38 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 227.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#95 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary know-how and technology. The company's operating segment includes Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and New Drug Applications (NDA). It generates maximum revenue from the ANDA segment. The company focuses on developing pain management products; manufacturing a line of generic pharmaceutical products with approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications; developing additional generic pharmaceutical products; development of other products in its pipeline including the products with its partners; and commercialization of new products.
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