Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) Quick Ratio: 0.85 (As of Dec. 2025) — 46% Below Median


LSE:CTEC Convatec Group PLC LSE:CTEC
77 GF Score
Price £2.12
GF Value £2.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Convatec Group Quick Ratio?

Convatec Group LSE:CTEC -0.09% 77 Quick Ratio is 0.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTEC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Convatec Group ranks worse than 82.2% 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. Convatec Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.85.

Convatec Group has a quick ratio of 0.85. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Convatec Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CTEC' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 1.57   Max: 1.81
Current: 0.85

During the past 13 years, Convatec Group's highest Quick Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.57.

LSE:CTEC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
82.2% of 854 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.865 vs LSE:CTEC: 0.85

Convatec Group  (LSE:CTEC) 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.


Convatec Group Quick Ratio Related Terms


Convatec Group Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Convatec Group'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.

Convatec Group Quick Ratio Chart

Convatec Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.04 0.88 0.87 0.85

Convatec Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.88 1.27 0.87 1.15 0.85

LSE:CTEC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Convatec Group'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.


Convatec Group Quick Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Convatec Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Convatec Group's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Convatec Group Quick Ratio Calculation

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.

Convatec Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(702.18-310.752)/460.152
=0.85

Convatec Group's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(702.18-310.752)/460.152
=0.85

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.85 mean?
Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) has a Quick Ratio of 0.85 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Convatec Group and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Convatec Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #702 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Convatec Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Convatec Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.85 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 1.81. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Quick Ratio is 1.87. Convatec Group's value of 0.85 is 54.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #702 out of 854 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Convatec Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Convatec Group's Quick Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #702 out of 854 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Convatec Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.87. Convatec Group's value of 0.85 is 54.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Convatec Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Convatec Group 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. Convatec Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.85 is 54.4% 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 Convatec Group 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. Convatec Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.85, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Convatec Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.55, compared to a current price of £2.12 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.85, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 54.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.87. Convatec Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.85 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 Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convatec Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.12 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.55. GuruFocus considers Convatec Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CTEC:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.85 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
  • GF Value™: £2.55 vs. price of £2.12 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#702 of 854)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Convatec Group Business Description

Address 20 Eastbourne Terrace, 7th Floor, London, GBR, W2 6LG
Originally spun out of Bristol-Myers Squibb, Convatec designs, manufactures, and markets advanced wound care, ostomy, continence care, and infusion sets for the acute-care hospital and chronic-care home settings. Advanced wound care and ostomy supplies are the largest divisions, accounting for 32% and 28% of total revenue, respectively. Continence care has become a slightly smaller business (22% of revenue) following the decision to exit the acute care market, and infusion sets contribute 18% of consolidated revenue.
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