OptiBiotix HealthLSE:OPTI Current Ratio is 4.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.40. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Biotechnology companies, OptiBiotix Health ranks better than 52.66% 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. OptiBiotix Health's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.27.
OptiBiotix Health has a current ratio of 4.27. 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 OptiBiotix Health's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:OPTI'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.86 Med: 6.4 Max: 13.61
Current: 4.27
During the past 13 years, OptiBiotix Health's highest Current Ratio was 13.61. The lowest was 3.86. And the median was 6.40.
LSE:OPTI's Current Ratio is ranked better than 52.66% of 1411
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.91
vs LSE:OPTI: 4.27
OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI) 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.
OptiBiotix Health Current Ratio Related Terms
OptiBiotix Health Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OptiBiotix Health'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.
LSE:OPTI vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, OptiBiotix Health'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.
OptiBiotix Health Current Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, OptiBiotix Health's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OptiBiotix Health'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.
OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI) has a Current Ratio of 4.27 as of Dec. 2025. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.40. Over the past decade, OptiBiotix Health's Current Ratio has ranged from 3.86 to 13.61. According to the industry distribution chart, OptiBiotix Health ranks #668 out of 1411 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is OptiBiotix Health's Current Ratio too high?
OptiBiotix Health's current Current Ratio of 4.27 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.86 to a high of 13.61. The Biotechnology industry median Current Ratio is 3.91. OptiBiotix Health's value of 4.27 is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OptiBiotix Health ranks #668 out of 1411 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does OptiBiotix Health's Current Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, OptiBiotix Health ranks #668 out of 1411 companies for Current Ratio. This puts OptiBiotix Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 3.91. OptiBiotix Health's value of 4.27 is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, OptiBiotix Health's own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.86 to 13.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 3.91, OptiBiotix Health 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Current Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 3.91, based on 1,411 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. OptiBiotix Health's current Current Ratio of 4.27 is 9.2% 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 Biotechnology industry, the median Current Ratio is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OptiBiotix Health's current Current Ratio is 4.27, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OptiBiotix Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.30, compared to a current price of £0.06 — trading 78.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.27, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 9.2% above the Biotechnology industry median of 3.91. 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 OptiBiotix Health (LSE:OPTI), the current Current Ratio is 4.27 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
OptiBiotix Health PLC principal activity is that of identifying and developing microbial strains, compounds, and formulations for use in food ingredients, supplements and active compounds that can impact on human physiology, deriving potential health benefits. It is a life sciences business focused on the development of products which reduce hunger and food cravings, enhance the gut microbiome, and provide a healthy substitute for sugar. Its product portfolio includes First-generation products- SlimBiome, WellBiome; and Second-generation solutions- SweetBiotix, Microbiome Modulators. The group has one class of business. It has presence in United Kingdom, United States, India China, and Rest of world. The company generates majority of revenue from United States.
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