Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Current Ratio: 1.75 (As of Jan. 2026) — 29% Below Median


LSE:IHC Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC LSE:IHC
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Price £0.21
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Inspiration Healthcare Group Current Ratio?

Inspiration Healthcare Group LSE:IHC -4.65% 48 Current Ratio is 1.75 as of Jan. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates LSE:IHC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks worse than 68.03% 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. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.75.

Inspiration Healthcare Group has a current ratio of 1.75. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:IHC' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 2.46   Max: 3.24
Current: 1.75

During the past 13 years, Inspiration Healthcare Group's highest Current Ratio was 3.24. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 2.46.

LSE:IHC's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
68.03% of 854 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.475 vs LSE:IHC: 1.75

Inspiration Healthcare Group  (LSE:IHC) 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.


Inspiration Healthcare Group Current Ratio Related Terms


Inspiration Healthcare Group Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inspiration Healthcare Group'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.

Inspiration Healthcare Group Current Ratio Chart

Inspiration Healthcare Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Current Ratio
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Inspiration Healthcare Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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LSE:IHC vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Inspiration Healthcare Group'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.


Inspiration Healthcare Group Current Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio falls into.


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Inspiration Healthcare Group Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Jan. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Jan. 2026 )
=18.595/10.633
=1.75

Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=18.595/10.633
=1.75

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.75 mean?
Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) has a Current Ratio of 1.75 as of Jan. 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #581 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio too high?
Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Current Ratio of 1.75 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 3.24. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Current Ratio is 2.48. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 1.75 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #581 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inspiration Healthcare Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspiration Healthcare Group's Current Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspiration Healthcare Group ranks #581 out of 854 companies for Current Ratio. This places Inspiration Healthcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.48. Inspiration Healthcare Group's value of 1.75 is 29.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Inspiration Healthcare Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 2.48, Inspiration Healthcare Group 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Current Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.48, based on 854 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. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Current Ratio of 1.75 is 29.3% 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 Devices & Instruments industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspiration Healthcare Group's current Current Ratio is 1.75, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspiration Healthcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.21 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.75, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 29.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.48. Inspiration Healthcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC), the current Current Ratio is 1.75 as of Jan. 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 Inspiration Healthcare Group (LSE:IHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspiration Healthcare Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.21 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22. GuruFocus considers Inspiration Healthcare Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IHC:

  • Current Ratio: 1.75 (29% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
  • GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.21 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#581 of 854)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:IHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inspiration Healthcare Group Business Description

Address Unit 7/8 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Croydon, GBR, CR0 4YL
Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC supplies outcome-improving medical devices in the areas of neonatal intensive care and patient warming. It operates in the Critical Care Medical Devices segment which includes Critical Care, Operating Theatre, and Home Healthcare. The company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom through the Critical Care market division.
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