Keysight TechnologiesKEYS +2.92%82 Quick Ratio is 1.51 as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates KEYS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $198.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Keysight Technologies ranks better than 52.52% on this metric.
Keysight Technologies has a quick ratio of 1.51. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keysight Technologies's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KEYS'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 2.26 Max: 2.94
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, Keysight Technologies's highest Quick Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 2.26.
KEYS's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 52.52% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs KEYS: 1.51
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) 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.
Keysight Technologies Quick Ratio Related Terms
Keysight Technologies Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keysight Technologies'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies'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.
Keysight Technologies Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keysight Technologies'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.
Keysight Technologies's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Quick Ratio of 1.51 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Keysight Technologies' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1185 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Keysight Technologies' Quick Ratio too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Quick Ratio of 1.51 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 2.94. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Keysight Technologies' value of 1.51 is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1185 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Quick Ratio compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1185 out of 2496 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Keysight Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Keysight Technologies' value of 1.51 is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Keysight Technologies' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Keysight Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,496 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. Keysight Technologies's current Quick Ratio of 1.51 is 3.4% 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keysight Technologies's current Quick Ratio is 1.51, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $198.67, compared to a current price of $350.07 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.51, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 3.4% above the Hardware industry median of 1.46. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Quick Ratio is 1.51 as of Apr. 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $350.07 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $198.67.
GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEYS:
Quick Ratio: 1.51 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: $198.67 vs. price of $350.07 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the Hardware median (#1185 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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