Bloomsbury PublishingLSE:BMY -0.31%85 Current Ratio is 1.77 as of Feb. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks better than 54.7% 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.77.
Bloomsbury Publishing has a current ratio of 1.77. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomsbury Publishing's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMY'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 2.01 Max: 2.46
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, Bloomsbury Publishing's highest Current Ratio was 2.46. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 2.01.
LSE:BMY's Current Ratio is ranked better than 54.7% of 1031
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs LSE:BMY: 1.77
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Current Ratio Related Terms
Bloomsbury Publishing Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Current Ratio of 1.77 as of Feb. 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #467 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Current Ratio too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Current Ratio of 1.77 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 2.46. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 1.77 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #467 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Current Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #467 out of 1031 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Bloomsbury Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 1.77 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Bloomsbury Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,031 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Current Ratio of 1.77 is 12.7% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Current Ratio is 1.77, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.51, compared to a current price of £6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.77, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 12.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Current Ratio is 1.77 as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.51.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
Current Ratio: 1.77 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: £5.51 vs. price of £6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#467 of 1031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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