GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a quick ratio of 1.77. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GLAXO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 1.51 Max: 1.87
Current: 1.77
During the past 13 years, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's highest Quick Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.51.
NSE:GLAXO's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 59.46% of 994
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs NSE:GLAXO: 1.77
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Quick Ratio Related Terms
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
NSE:GLAXO vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals'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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Quick Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Quick Ratio falls into.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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.
* 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) has a Quick Ratio of 1.77 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #403 out of 994 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Quick Ratio too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' current Quick Ratio of 1.77 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1.87. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 1.77 is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #403 out of 994 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Quick Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #403 out of 994 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 1.77 is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.45, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Quick Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.45, based on 994 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. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Quick Ratio of 1.77 is 22.1% 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Quick Ratio is 1.77, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,610.20, compared to a current price of ₹2,354.80 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.77, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 22.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.45. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO), the current Quick Ratio is 1.77 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,354.80 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,610.20.
GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GLAXO:
Quick Ratio: 1.77 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: ₹2,610.20 vs. price of ₹2,354.80 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#403 of 994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GLAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Business Description
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is engaged interalia, in the business of manufacturing, distributing and trading in pharmaceuticals. It is healthcare organisation focused on uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease. The company's product portfolio comprises a broad range of General Medicines which includes anti-infectives, pain management, vitamins, minerals, nutritionals, hormones, dermatologicals, vaccines for both children and adults, and specialty medicines for respiratory and oncology. Its focused brands are Augmentin, Ceftum, Flutivate, T-bat, Betnovate, Neosporin, Tenovate, Physiogel, Calpol and Calpol T. The company has single reportable segment. The company has presence in India, and also Outside India. It generates majority of revenue from India.
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