4basebioLSE:4BB 61 Quick Ratio is 7.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:4BB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £28.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Biotechnology companies, 4basebio ranks better than 69.83% 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. 4basebio's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.07.
4basebio has a quick ratio of 7.07. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for 4basebio's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:4BB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 6.89 Max: 18.92
Current: 7.07
During the past 7 years, 4basebio's highest Quick Ratio was 18.92. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 6.89.
LSE:4BB's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 69.83% of 1412
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs LSE:4BB: 7.07
4basebio (LSE:4BB) 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.
4basebio Quick Ratio Related Terms
4basebio Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 4basebio'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.
LSE:4BB vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, 4basebio'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.
4basebio Quick Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, 4basebio's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 4basebio'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.
4basebio'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.
4basebio (LSE:4BB) has a Quick Ratio of 7.07 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on 4basebio and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.89. Over the past decade, 4basebio's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 18.92. According to the industry distribution chart, 4basebio ranks #426 out of 1412 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is 4basebio's Quick Ratio too high?
4basebio's current Quick Ratio of 7.07 is near median its 10-year median of 6.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 18.92. The Biotechnology industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. 4basebio's value of 7.07 is 96.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 4basebio ranks #426 out of 1412 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 4basebio has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4basebio's Quick Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, 4basebio ranks #426 out of 1412 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts 4basebio in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. 4basebio's value of 7.07 is 96.4% above this benchmark. Historically, 4basebio's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 18.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.89 vs. the industry median of 3.60, 4basebio 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 1,412 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. 4basebio's current Quick Ratio of 7.07 is 96.4% 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 4basebio 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. 4basebio's current Quick Ratio is 7.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4basebio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4basebio (LSE:4BB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £28.18, compared to a current price of £5.25 — trading 81.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 7.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.89 and 96.4% above the Biotechnology industry median of 3.60. 4basebio's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 4basebio (LSE:4BB), the current Quick Ratio is 7.07 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 4basebio (LSE:4BB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4basebio stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.25 is trading 81.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £28.18.
GuruFocus considers 4basebio to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:4BB:
Quick Ratio: 7.07 (near median its 10-year median of 6.89)
GF Value™: £28.18 vs. price of £5.25 (81.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% above the Biotechnology median (#426 of 1412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:4BB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
4basebio PLC is a life sciences group focused on therapeutic DNA for gene therapies and DNA vaccines and providing solutions for effectively and safely delivering these DNA-based products to patients. The company operates across three geographic segments: Europe, the United States, and the Rest of the World, with the majority of its revenue generated from the United States.
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