Applied NutritionLSE:APN +0.81%27 Quick Ratio is 2.23 as of Jan. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates LSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,986 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 76.94% on this metric.
Applied Nutrition has a quick ratio of 2.23. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96 Med: 2.53 Max: 3.67
Current: 2.23
During the past 4 years, Applied Nutrition's highest Quick Ratio was 3.67. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 2.53.
LSE:APN's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 76.94% of 1986
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs LSE:APN: 2.23
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) 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.
Applied Nutrition Quick Ratio Related Terms
Applied Nutrition Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a Quick Ratio of 2.23 as of Jan. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 3.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #458 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Quick Ratio too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Quick Ratio of 2.23 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 3.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Applied Nutrition's value of 2.23 is 99.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #458 out of 1986 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Quick Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #458 out of 1986 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Applied Nutrition's value of 2.23 is 99.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.96 to 3.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Applied Nutrition 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,986 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. Applied Nutrition's current Quick Ratio of 2.23 is 99.1% 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 Applied Nutrition and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Nutrition's current Quick Ratio is 2.23, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a current Quick Ratio of 2.23. The current Quick Ratio is 2.23, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 99.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN), the current Quick Ratio is 2.23 as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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