Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Current Ratio: 1.61 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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STU:WQ7 Animalcare Group PLC STU:WQ7
77 GF Score
Price €3.00
GF Value €2.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Animalcare Group Current Ratio?

Animalcare Group STU:WQ7 77 Current Ratio is 1.61 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates STU:WQ7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Drug Manufacturers companies, Animalcare Group ranks worse than 62.53% 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. Animalcare Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.61.

Animalcare Group has a current ratio of 1.61. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

STU:WQ7' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52   Med: 1.7   Max: 4.75
Current: 1.61

During the past 13 years, Animalcare Group's highest Current Ratio was 4.75. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 1.70.

STU:WQ7's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
62.53% of 998 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2 vs STU:WQ7: 1.61

Animalcare Group  (STU:WQ7) 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.


Animalcare Group Current Ratio Related Terms


Animalcare Group Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Animalcare 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.

Animalcare Group Current Ratio Chart

Animalcare Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Animalcare Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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STU:WQ7 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Animalcare 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.


Animalcare Group Current Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Animalcare Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:WQ7
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Animalcare 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.

Animalcare Group's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=39.131/24.237
=1.61

Animalcare Group's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=39.131/24.237
=1.61

* 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 1.61 mean?
Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) has a Current Ratio of 1.61 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Animalcare Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 4.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #624 out of 998 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Animalcare Group's Current Ratio too high?
Animalcare Group's current Current Ratio of 1.61 is near median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 4.75. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Animalcare Group's value of 1.61 is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #624 out of 998 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's Current Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #624 out of 998 companies for Current Ratio. This places Animalcare Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.00. Animalcare Group's value of 1.61 is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Animalcare Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 4.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Animalcare 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 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. Animalcare Group's current Current Ratio of 1.61 is 19.5% 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 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. Animalcare Group's current Current Ratio is 1.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.85, compared to a current price of €3.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 19.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.00. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7), the current Current Ratio is 1.61 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.

Is Animalcare Group (STU:WQ7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.85. GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WQ7:

  • Current Ratio: 1.61 (near median its 10-year median of 1.70)
  • GF Value™: €2.85 vs. price of €3.00 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#624 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WQ7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Animalcare Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ANCR:UK
Address Monks Cross Drive, Moorside, York, GBR, YO32 9LB
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
77GF Score

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