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Milestone ScientificMLSS -10.47%37 Current Ratio is 1.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates MLSS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 851 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Milestone Scientific ranks worse than 64.98% 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. Milestone Scientific's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.85.
Milestone Scientific has a current ratio of 1.85. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Milestone Scientific's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MLSS'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 2.67 Max: 7.13
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, Milestone Scientific's highest Current Ratio was 7.13. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 2.67.
MLSS's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 64.98% of 851
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.46
vs MLSS: 1.85
Milestone Scientific (AMEX:MLSS) 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.
Milestone Scientific Current Ratio Related Terms
Milestone Scientific Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Milestone Scientific'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.
MLSS vs NEPH, HBIO, POCI: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Milestone Scientific'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.
Milestone Scientific Current Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Milestone Scientific's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Milestone Scientific'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.
Milestone Scientific (MLSS) has a Current Ratio of 1.85 as of Jun. 2026. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Milestone Scientific's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 7.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #553 out of 851 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Milestone Scientific's Current Ratio too high?
Milestone Scientific's current Current Ratio of 1.85 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 7.13. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Current Ratio is 2.46. Milestone Scientific's value of 1.85 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #553 out of 851 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Milestone Scientific has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milestone Scientific's Current Ratio compare to NEPH and HBIO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #553 out of 851 companies for Current Ratio. This places Milestone Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.46. Milestone Scientific's value of 1.85 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Milestone Scientific's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 7.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 2.46, Milestone Scientific 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 2.46, based on 851 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. Milestone Scientific's current Current Ratio of 1.85 is 24.8% 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 2.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Milestone Scientific's current Current Ratio is 1.85, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Milestone Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific (MLSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.85, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 24.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.46. Milestone Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS), the current Current Ratio is 1.85 as of Jun. 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60.
GuruFocus considers Milestone Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLSS:
Current Ratio: 1.85 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.50 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#553 of 851)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Milestone Scientific Inc develops and commercializes proprietary computer-controlled drug delivery systems designed to enhance the safety, precision, and patient experience associated with subcutaneous injections and fluid aspiration procedures. The company's core technology platform, Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS) Technology, controls flow rate and measures pressure at the needle tip in real time. DPS Technology is incorporated into both the company's dental and medical products and supports clinical applications, including local anesthesia delivery, epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures, and intra-articular joint injections. It operates in two segments: Dental, which markets and sells its dental products, and Medical, markets and sells its medical products.
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