Starpharma HoldingsASX:SPL +0.72%52 Quick Ratio is 4.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.83. GuruFocus rates ASX:SPL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, Starpharma Holdings ranks better than 58.62% on this metric.
Starpharma Holdings has a quick ratio of 4.86. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starpharma Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SPL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06 Med: 5.83 Max: 12.3
Current: 4.86
During the past 13 years, Starpharma Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 12.30. The lowest was 3.06. And the median was 5.83.
ASX:SPL's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 58.62% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs ASX:SPL: 4.86
Starpharma Holdings (ASX:SPL) 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.
Starpharma Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
Starpharma Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starpharma Holdings'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:SPL vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Starpharma Holdings'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.
Starpharma Holdings Quick Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Starpharma Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starpharma Holdings'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.
Starpharma Holdings'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.
Starpharma Holdings (ASX:SPL) has a Quick Ratio of 4.86 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Starpharma Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.83. Over the past decade, Starpharma Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.06 to 12.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Starpharma Holdings ranks #586 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Starpharma Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
Starpharma Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 4.86 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 12.30. The Biotechnology industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Starpharma Holdings' value of 4.86 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starpharma Holdings ranks #586 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starpharma Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starpharma Holdings' Quick Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Starpharma Holdings ranks #586 out of 1416 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Starpharma Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Starpharma Holdings' value of 4.86 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Starpharma Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 3.06 to 12.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.83 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Starpharma Holdings 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Quick Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 3.60, based on 1,416 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. Starpharma Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 4.86 is 35% 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 Starpharma Holdings and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Quick Ratio is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starpharma Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 4.86, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starpharma Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starpharma Holdings (ASX:SPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.43, compared to a current price of A$0.70 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 4.86, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.83 and 35% above the Biotechnology industry median of 3.60. Starpharma Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Starpharma Holdings (ASX:SPL), the current Quick Ratio is 4.86 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 Starpharma Holdings (ASX:SPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starpharma Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.70 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.43.
GuruFocus considers Starpharma Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SPL:
Quick Ratio: 4.86 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.83)
GF Value™: A$0.43 vs. price of A$0.70 (61.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Biotechnology median (#586 of 1416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starpharma Holdings Ltd is an Australia-based company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of dendrimer products for pharmaceutical, life science, and other applications. It focuses on the development of VivaGel for the management and prevention of bacterial vaginosis and as a condom coating, and VIRALEZE, an antiviral nasal spray.
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