RBCL (RBC Life Sciences) Quick Ratio: 0.58 (As of Jun. 2017)


What is RBC Life Sciences Quick Ratio?

RBC Life Sciences RBCL +0.14% Quick Ratio is 0.58 as of Jun. 2017.

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. RBC Life Sciences's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was 0.58.

RBC Life Sciences has a quick ratio of 0.58. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for RBC Life Sciences's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RBCL's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 1.12
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

RBC Life Sciences  (OTCPK:RBCL) 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.


RBC Life Sciences Quick Ratio Related Terms


RBC Life Sciences Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RBC Life Sciences'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.

RBC Life Sciences Quick Ratio Chart

RBC Life Sciences Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.01 0.88 0.66 1.18 1.05

RBC Life Sciences Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17
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 0.98 1.10 1.05 0.90 0.58

RBCL vs SKVI, TISUQ, TECR: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, RBC Life Sciences'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.


RBC Life Sciences Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RBC Life Sciences's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RBC Life Sciences's Quick Ratio falls into.



RBC Life Sciences 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.

RBC Life Sciences's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2016 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(7.692-4.146)/3.369
=1.05

RBC Life Sciences's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Jun. 2017 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(8.92-5.989)/5.09
=0.58

* 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 0.58 mean?
RBC Life Sciences (RBCL) has a Quick Ratio of 0.58 as of Jun. 2017. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on RBC Life Sciences and its competitors.
Is RBC Life Sciences' Quick Ratio too high?
RBC Life Sciences' current Quick Ratio is 0.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. RBC Life Sciences' value of 0.58 is 48.2% below this industry median.
How does RBC Life Sciences' Quick Ratio compare to SKVI and TISUQ?
RBC Life Sciences' Quick Ratio of 0.58 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. RBC Life Sciences' value of 0.58 is 48.2% below this benchmark. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 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. RBC Life Sciences's current Quick Ratio of 0.58 is 48.2% 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 RBC Life Sciences and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RBC Life Sciences's current Quick Ratio is 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RBC Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
RBC Life Sciences (RBCL) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.58. The current Quick Ratio is 0.58 and 48.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. 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 RBC Life Sciences (RBCL), the current Quick Ratio is 0.58 as of Jun. 2017. 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.

RBC Life Sciences Business Description

Address 2301 Crown Court, Irving, TX, USA, 75038
RBC Life Sciences Inc, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in marketing and distribution of nutritional supplements and personal care products. Its products include herbal formulas, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and skin, hair and body care products. It also markets its Nutritional Products in certain international markets through license arrangements. In addition to its Nutritional Products, the company also markets a line of wound care products under the MPM Medical brand name through a U.S. subsidiary.