Quest LaboratoriesNSE:QUESTLAB -1.56%44 Quick Ratio is 4.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 274% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:QUESTLAB with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Drug Manufacturers companies, Quest Laboratories ranks better than 85.66% on this metric.
Quest Laboratories has a quick ratio of 4.23. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quest Laboratories's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:QUESTLAB'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.13 Max: 4.23
Current: 4.23
During the past 6 years, Quest Laboratories's highest Quick Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.13.
NSE:QUESTLAB's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 85.66% of 997
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs NSE:QUESTLAB: 4.23
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) 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.
Quest Laboratories Quick Ratio Related Terms
Quest Laboratories Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quest Laboratories'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.
NSE:QUESTLAB vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Quest Laboratories'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.
Quest Laboratories Quick Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Quest Laboratories's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quest Laboratories'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.
Quest Laboratories's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a Quick Ratio of 4.23 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Quest Laboratories and its competitors. This is 274% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Quest Laboratories' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Laboratories ranks #143 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Quest Laboratories' Quick Ratio too high?
Quest Laboratories' current Quick Ratio of 4.23 is 274% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 4.23. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Quest Laboratories' value of 4.23 is 191.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Laboratories ranks #143 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quest Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Laboratories' Quick Ratio compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Quest Laboratories ranks #143 out of 997 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Quest Laboratories in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Quest Laboratories' value of 4.23 is 191.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Quest Laboratories' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Quest Laboratories 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 997 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. Quest Laboratories's current Quick Ratio of 4.23 is 191.7% 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 Quest Laboratories 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. Quest Laboratories's current Quick Ratio is 4.23, which is 274% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB) has a current Quick Ratio of 4.23. The current Quick Ratio is 4.23, which is 274% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 191.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.45. Quest Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Quest Laboratories (NSE:QUESTLAB), the current Quick Ratio is 4.23 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.
Quest Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations across a broad spectrum, including antibiotics, antimalarials, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories, antiemetics, respiratory medications, diabetes treatments, antidepressants, and more. It produces various products, comprising ethical drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter drugs, and is also available in various forms such as tablets, liquid orals, oral dry powders, oral powders (ORS), ointments, and external liquids, among others. The company operates in a single segment of Drugs and Chemicals.
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