Bloomsbury PublishingLSE:BMY -0.31%85 Quick Ratio is 1.44 as of Feb. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks worse than 50.44% on this metric.
Bloomsbury Publishing has a quick ratio of 1.44. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomsbury Publishing's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 1.62 Max: 1.92
Current: 1.44
During the past 13 years, Bloomsbury Publishing's highest Quick Ratio was 1.92. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.62.
LSE:BMY's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 50.44% of 1031
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs LSE:BMY: 1.44
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Quick Ratio Related Terms
Bloomsbury Publishing Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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 Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Quick Ratio of 1.44 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #520 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Quick Ratio too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Quick Ratio of 1.44 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 1.92. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 1.44 is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #520 out of 1031 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Quick Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #520 out of 1031 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Bloomsbury Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 1.44 is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Bloomsbury Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.46, based on 1,031 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Quick Ratio of 1.44 is 1.4% 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Quick Ratio is 1.44, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.51, compared to a current price of £6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.44, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 1.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.46. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Quick Ratio is 1.44 as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.51.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
Quick Ratio: 1.44 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: £5.51 vs. price of £6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#520 of 1031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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