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Genetic SignaturesASX:GSS -1.49% Quick Ratio is 7.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 8.65. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Genetic Signatures ranks better than 92.02% on this metric.
Genetic Signatures has a quick ratio of 7.20. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genetic Signatures's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GSS'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 8.65 Max: 24.29
Current: 7.2
During the past 11 years, Genetic Signatures's highest Quick Ratio was 24.29. The lowest was 2.99. And the median was 8.65.
ASX:GSS's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 92.02% of 213
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs ASX:GSS: 7.20
Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Genetic Signatures Quick Ratio Related Terms
Genetic Signatures Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genetic Signatures's Quick 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.
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Genetic Signatures's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Genetic Signatures Quick Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Genetic Signatures's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genetic Signatures's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Genetic Signatures's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) has a Quick Ratio of 7.20 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Genetic Signatures and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 8.65. Over the past decade, Genetic Signatures' Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 24.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Genetic Signatures ranks #17 out of 213 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Genetic Signatures' Quick Ratio too high?
Genetic Signatures' current Quick Ratio of 7.20 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 24.29. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Quick Ratio is 1.74. Genetic Signatures' value of 7.20 is 313.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genetic Signatures ranks #17 out of 213 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Genetic Signatures' Quick Ratio compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Genetic Signatures ranks #17 out of 213 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Genetic Signatures in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.74. Genetic Signatures' value of 7.20 is 313.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Genetic Signatures' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 24.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Genetic Signatures 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 Quick Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Quick Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 1.74, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genetic Signatures's current Quick Ratio of 7.20 is 313.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Genetic Signatures and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genetic Signatures's current Quick Ratio is 7.20, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genetic Signatures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.38, compared to a current price of A$0.07 — trading 82.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 7.20, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 313.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 1.74. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS), the current Quick Ratio is 7.20 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.
Genetic Signatures Ltd is a specialist molecular diagnostics company, specializing in syndromic multiplex real-time PCR testing. The company offers products for the routine detection of infectious diseases and pathogens. It has three operating segments based on regions: Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Asia Pacific region. The group's operations are based in Australia, with sales and support teams in the UK, Germany, and the United States.
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