Ion Beam ApplicationsIOBCF 82 Quick Ratio is 0.71 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks worse than 87.7% on this metric.
Ion Beam Applications has a quick ratio of 0.71. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Beam Applications's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IOBCF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, Ion Beam Applications's highest Quick Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.83.
IOBCF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 87.7% of 854
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.865
vs IOBCF: 0.71
Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) 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.
Ion Beam Applications Quick Ratio Related Terms
Ion Beam Applications Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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 Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications Quick Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.71 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Ion Beam Applications' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #749 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Quick Ratio too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Quick Ratio of 0.71 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.19. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Quick Ratio is 1.87. Ion Beam Applications' value of 0.71 is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #749 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Quick Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #749 out of 854 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.87. Ion Beam Applications' value of 0.71 is 61.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ion Beam Applications' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Ion Beam Applications 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 1.87, based on 854 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. Ion Beam Applications's current Quick Ratio of 0.71 is 61.9% 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current Quick Ratio is 0.71, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $18.50 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.71, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 61.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.87. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.71 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.50 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
Quick Ratio: 0.71 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $18.50 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#749 of 854)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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