Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Quick Ratio is 2.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 68.77% 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. Science Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.36.
Science Group has a quick ratio of 2.36. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 1.65 Max: 2.36
Current: 2.36
During the past 13 years, Science Group's highest Quick Ratio was 2.36. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.65.
LSE:SAG's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 68.77% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs LSE:SAG: 2.36
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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.
Science Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
Science Group Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science 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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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.
Science Group'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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Quick Ratio of 2.36 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Science Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #341 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Science Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Science Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.36 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 2.36. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Science Group's value of 2.36 is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #341 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Quick Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #341 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Science Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Science Group's value of 2.36 is 41.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 2.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Science Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 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. Science Group's current Quick Ratio of 2.36 is 41.3% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Quick Ratio is 2.36, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.36, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 41.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Quick Ratio is 2.36 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Quick Ratio: 2.36 (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% above the Business Services median (#341 of 1092)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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