Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Quick Ratio: 1.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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MIL:1ENSG Ensign Group Inc MIL:1ENSG
72 GF Score
Price €152.45
GF Value €141.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ensign Group Quick Ratio?

Ensign Group MIL:1ENSG 72 Quick Ratio is 1.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ENSG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ensign Group ranks better than 59.71% 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. Ensign Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.56.

Ensign Group has a quick ratio of 1.56. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

MIL:1ENSG' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.42   Max: 1.63
Current: 1.56

During the past 13 years, Ensign Group's highest Quick Ratio was 1.63. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.42.

MIL:1ENSG's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
59.71% of 680 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.31 vs MIL:1ENSG: 1.56

Ensign Group  (MIL:1ENSG) 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.


Ensign Group Quick Ratio Related Terms


Ensign Group Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ensign 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.

Ensign Group Quick Ratio Chart

Ensign 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 1.22 1.34 1.42 1.56 1.42

Ensign Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.40 1.41 1.46 1.42 1.56

MIL:1ENSG vs EHC, UHS, PACS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ensign 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.


Ensign Group Quick Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ensign Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


MIL:1ENSG
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Ensign 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.

Ensign 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
=(1086.548-0)/763.771
=1.42

Ensign Group's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1141.886-0)/733.56
=1.56

* 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 1.56 mean?
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) has a Quick Ratio of 1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Ensign Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, Ensign Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #274 out of 680 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Ensign Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Ensign Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.63. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.31. Ensign Group's value of 1.56 is 19.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #274 out of 680 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ensign Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Group's Quick Ratio compare to EHC and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #274 out of 680 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Ensign Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.31. Ensign Group's value of 1.56 is 19.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ensign Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Ensign 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.31, based on 680 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. Ensign Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.56 is 19.1% 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 Ensign Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ensign Group's current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.50, compared to a current price of €152.45 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.56, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 19.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.31. Ensign Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG), the current Quick Ratio is 1.56 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €152.45 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €141.50. GuruFocus considers Ensign Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1ENSG:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.56 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.42)
  • GF Value™: €141.50 vs. price of €152.45 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#274 of 680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ENSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ensign Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ENSG:USAEGB:Germany
Address 29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 127, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA, 92675
Ensign Group Inc provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Its regional subsidiaries oversee skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, mobile ancillary, and urgent care operations. Medicare and Medicaid programs contribute majority of revenue received for Ensign's services. The firm operates through two segments, Skilled services, and Standard Bearer. The skilled services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment comprises of properties owned by the company through its captive REIT and leased to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the skilled services segment.
72GF Score

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