Cardinal HealthLTS:0HTG +0.19%83 Quick Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, Cardinal Health ranks worse than 94.07% 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. Cardinal Health's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
Cardinal Health has a quick ratio of 0.48. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Health's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTG'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, Cardinal Health's highest Quick Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.53.
LTS:0HTG's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 94.07% of 118
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs LTS:0HTG: 0.48
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) 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.
Cardinal Health Quick Ratio Related Terms
Cardinal Health Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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.
LTS:0HTG vs COR, MCK, HSIC: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health Quick Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Quick Ratio of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Cardinal Health's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #111 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Cardinal Health's Quick Ratio too high?
Cardinal Health's current Quick Ratio of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.80. The Medical Distribution industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Cardinal Health's value of 0.48 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #111 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Quick Ratio compare to COR and MCK?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #111 out of 118 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Cardinal Health in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Cardinal Health's value of 0.48 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Health's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Cardinal Health 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 Distribution company?
The median Quick Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 1.05, based on 118 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. Cardinal Health's current Quick Ratio of 0.48 is 54.3% 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Health's current Quick Ratio is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $140.72, compared to a current price of $238.69 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 54.3% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.05. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Quick Ratio is 0.48 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $238.69 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.72.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:
Quick Ratio: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: $140.72 vs. price of $238.69 (69.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the Medical Distribution median (#111 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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