Avantor (FRA:AVG) Quick Ratio: 1.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:AVG Avantor Inc FRA:AVG
63 GF Score
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GF Value €15.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Avantor Quick Ratio?

Avantor FRA:AVG +2.63% 63 Quick Ratio is 1.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:AVG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Avantor ranks worse than 69.82% 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. Avantor's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.

Avantor has a quick ratio of 1.17. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Avantor's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AVG' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.1   Max: 2.06
Current: 1.17

During the past 10 years, Avantor's highest Quick Ratio was 2.06. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.10.

FRA:AVG's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
69.82% of 855 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.86 vs FRA:AVG: 1.17

Avantor  (FRA:AVG) 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.


Avantor Quick Ratio Related Terms


Avantor Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avantor'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.

Avantor Quick Ratio Chart

Avantor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.11 1.05 1.05 0.70 1.18

Avantor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.67 0.96 1.18 1.17

FRA:AVG vs TFX, RGEN, STVN: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Avantor'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.


Avantor Quick Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Avantor's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Avantor's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Avantor Quick Ratio Calculation

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.

Avantor's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(2093.325-698.743)/1177.581
=1.18

Avantor's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(2079.719-700.909)/1182.714
=1.17

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.17 mean?
Avantor (FRA:AVG) has a Quick Ratio of 1.17 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Avantor and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Avantor's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Avantor ranks #597 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Avantor's Quick Ratio too high?
Avantor's current Quick Ratio of 1.17 is near median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 2.06. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Quick Ratio is 1.86. Avantor's value of 1.17 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avantor ranks #597 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Avantor has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avantor's Quick Ratio compare to TFX and RGEN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Avantor ranks #597 out of 855 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Avantor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.86. Avantor's value of 1.17 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Avantor's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Avantor 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 Quick Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Quick Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.86, based on 855 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. Avantor's current Quick Ratio of 1.17 is 37.1% 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 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 Avantor and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avantor's current Quick Ratio is 1.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avantor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantor (FRA:AVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.56, compared to a current price of €8.67 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 37.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.86. Avantor's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Avantor (FRA:AVG), the current Quick Ratio is 1.17 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.

Is Avantor (FRA:AVG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.67 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.56. GuruFocus considers Avantor to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AVG:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.17 (near median its 10-year median of 1.10)
  • GF Value™: €15.56 vs. price of €8.67 (44.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#597 of 855)

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


Avantor Business Description

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Address 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 200, Building One, Radnor Corporate Center, Radnor, PA, USA, 19087
Avantor Inc provides products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. The company operates through two segments: Laboratory Solutions and Bioscience Production. It offers materials & consumables, equipment & instrumentation, and services & specialty procurement. Product groups include Equipment & Instrumentation, Services & Specialty Procurement, Proprietary Materials & Consumables, and Third-Party Materials & Consumables. Materials & consumables include high-purity chemicals and reagents, lab supplies, customized excipients, single-use assemblies, chromatography products, sample preparation kits, and fluid handling solutions. It operates in the Americas, Europe, and AMEA.
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