Quest LaboratoriesNSE:QUESTLAB -1.56%44 Current Ratio is 7.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 404% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates NSE:QUESTLAB with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Drug Manufacturers companies, Quest Laboratories ranks better than 91.48% 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. Quest Laboratories's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.31.
Quest Laboratories has a current ratio of 7.31. 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 Quest Laboratories's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:QUESTLAB'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.45 Max: 7.31
Current: 7.31
During the past 6 years, Quest Laboratories's highest Current Ratio was 7.31. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.45.
NSE:QUESTLAB's Current Ratio is ranked better than 91.48% of 998
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.995
vs NSE:QUESTLAB: 7.31
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) 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.
Quest Laboratories Current Ratio Related Terms
Quest Laboratories Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quest Laboratories'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.
NSE:QUESTLAB vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Quest Laboratories'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.
Quest Laboratories Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Quest Laboratories's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Laboratories'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.
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a Current Ratio of 7.31 as of Mar. 2026. This is 404% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Quest Laboratories' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 7.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Laboratories ranks #85 out of 998 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Quest Laboratories' Current Ratio too high?
Quest Laboratories' current Current Ratio of 7.31 is 404% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 7.31. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Quest Laboratories' value of 7.31 is 266.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Laboratories ranks #85 out of 998 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quest Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Laboratories' Current Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Quest Laboratories ranks #85 out of 998 companies for Current Ratio. This places Quest Laboratories in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Quest Laboratories' value of 7.31 is 266.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Quest Laboratories' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 7.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Quest Laboratories 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 2.00, based on 998 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. Quest Laboratories's current Current Ratio of 7.31 is 266.4% 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 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Laboratories's current Current Ratio is 7.31, which is 404% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a current Current Ratio of 7.31. The current Current Ratio is 7.31, which is 404% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 266.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Quest Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB), the current Current Ratio is 7.31 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.
Quest Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations across a broad spectrum, including antibiotics, antimalarials, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories, antiemetics, respiratory medications, diabetes treatments, antidepressants, and more. It produces various products, comprising ethical drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter drugs, and is also available in various forms such as tablets, liquid orals, oral dry powders, oral powders (ORS), ointments, and external liquids, among others. The company operates in a single segment of Drugs and Chemicals.
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