IPHASX:IPH -1.55%86 Quick Ratio is 2.84 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, IPH ranks better than 75.09% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. IPH's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.84.
IPH has a quick ratio of 2.84. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for IPH's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IPH'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 2.79 Max: 3.86
Current: 2.84
During the past 11 years, IPH's highest Quick Ratio was 3.86. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 2.79.
ASX:IPH's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 75.09% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs ASX:IPH: 2.84
IPH (ASX:IPH) 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.
IPH Quick Ratio Related Terms
IPH Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPH'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.
ASX:IPH vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IPH'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.
IPH Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IPH's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPH'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.
IPH'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.
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a Quick Ratio of 2.84 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on IPH and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, IPH's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #272 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is IPH's Quick Ratio too high?
IPH's current Quick Ratio of 2.84 is near median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 3.86. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. IPH's value of 2.84 is 70.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPH ranks #272 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's Quick Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #272 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This places IPH in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. IPH's value of 2.84 is 70.1% above this benchmark. Historically, IPH's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 1.67, IPH 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 Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 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. IPH's current Quick Ratio of 2.84 is 70.1% 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 IPH and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPH's current Quick Ratio is 2.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.13, compared to a current price of A$3.80 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 70.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 IPH (ASX:IPH), the current Quick Ratio is 2.84 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 IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.80 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.13.
GuruFocus considers IPH to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:
Quick Ratio: 2.84 (near median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: A$7.13 vs. price of A$3.80 (46.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% above the Business Services median (#272 of 1092)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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