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RUA Life SciencesLSE:RUA +4.35%47 Quick Ratio is 4.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates LSE:RUA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, RUA Life Sciences ranks better than 81.83% on this metric.
RUA Life Sciences has a quick ratio of 4.81. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for RUA Life Sciences's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RUA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53 Med: 5.95 Max: 67.29
Current: 4.81
During the past 13 years, RUA Life Sciences's highest Quick Ratio was 67.29. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 5.95.
LSE:RUA's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 81.83% of 853
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs LSE:RUA: 4.81
RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) 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.
RUA Life Sciences Quick Ratio Related Terms
RUA Life Sciences Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RUA Life Sciences'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 Medical Devices subindustry, RUA Life Sciences'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.
RUA Life Sciences Quick Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, RUA Life Sciences's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RUA Life Sciences'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.
RUA Life Sciences's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 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.
RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) has a Quick Ratio of 4.81 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on RUA Life Sciences and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, RUA Life Sciences' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 67.29. According to the industry distribution chart, RUA Life Sciences ranks #155 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is RUA Life Sciences' Quick Ratio too high?
RUA Life Sciences' current Quick Ratio of 4.81 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 67.29. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Quick Ratio is 1.89. RUA Life Sciences' value of 4.81 is 154.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RUA Life Sciences ranks #155 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RUA Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RUA Life Sciences' Quick Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, RUA Life Sciences ranks #155 out of 853 companies for Quick Ratio. This places RUA Life Sciences in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.89. RUA Life Sciences' value of 4.81 is 154.5% above this benchmark. Historically, RUA Life Sciences' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.53 to 67.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 1.89, RUA Life Sciences 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Quick Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.89, based on 853 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. RUA Life Sciences's current Quick Ratio of 4.81 is 154.5% 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 RUA Life Sciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RUA Life Sciences's current Quick Ratio is 4.81, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RUA Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.24 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 4.81, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 154.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.89. RUA Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA), the current Quick Ratio is 4.81 as of Mar. 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 RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.24 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17.
GuruFocus considers RUA Life Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RUA:
Quick Ratio: 4.81 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.24 (41.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 154.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#155 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RUA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RUA Life Sciences PLC is engaged in the contract design and manufacture of medical devices, exploiting the value of its IP and know-how, and developing cardiovascular devices. The Biomaterials segment is a licensor of Elast-Eon polymers to the medical device industry. The Medical Devices & Components segment is an end-to-end contract developer and manufacturer of medical devices and an implantable fabric specialist, which generates maximum revenue. The Vascular segment focuses on the development and commercialisation of the Group's Elast-Eon sealed Vascular Graft products. The Structural Heart segment focuses on the development of the Group's tri-leaflet polymeric heart valves. Geographically, it operates in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
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