Emergent BioSolutionsSTU:ER4 +0.27%57 Quick Ratio is 2.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates STU:ER4 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Drug Manufacturers companies, Emergent BioSolutions ranks better than 65.03% on this metric.
Emergent BioSolutions has a quick ratio of 2.08. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emergent BioSolutions's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ER4'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 2.14 Max: 6.46
Current: 2.08
During the past 13 years, Emergent BioSolutions's highest Quick Ratio was 6.46. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 2.14.
STU:ER4's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 65.03% of 995
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs STU:ER4: 2.08
Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) 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.
Emergent BioSolutions Quick Ratio Related Terms
Emergent BioSolutions Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emergent BioSolutions'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.
STU:ER4 vs ELTP, NIKA, EOLS: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Emergent BioSolutions'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.
Emergent BioSolutions Quick Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Emergent BioSolutions's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emergent BioSolutions'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.
Emergent BioSolutions's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) has a Quick Ratio of 2.08 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Emergent BioSolutions' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 6.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #348 out of 995 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Emergent BioSolutions' Quick Ratio too high?
Emergent BioSolutions' current Quick Ratio of 2.08 is near median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 6.46. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Emergent BioSolutions' value of 2.08 is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #348 out of 995 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emergent BioSolutions has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emergent BioSolutions' Quick Ratio compare to ELTP and NIKA?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #348 out of 995 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Emergent BioSolutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Emergent BioSolutions' value of 2.08 is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Emergent BioSolutions' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 6.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Emergent BioSolutions 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 995 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. Emergent BioSolutions's current Quick Ratio of 2.08 is 43.4% 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 Emergent BioSolutions 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. Emergent BioSolutions's current Quick Ratio is 2.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emergent BioSolutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.14, compared to a current price of €7.35 — trading 77.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 43.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.45. Emergent BioSolutions' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4), the current Quick Ratio is 2.08 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 Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.35 is trading 77.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.14.
GuruFocus considers Emergent BioSolutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ER4:
Quick Ratio: 2.08 (near median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: €4.14 vs. price of €7.35 (77.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#348 of 995)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ER4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc offers public health products to the government and healthcare providers. Company operates in three segments namely Commercial Product, MCM Products, and Services segment. The Commercial Product Segment consisting of Nasal Spray; the MCM Products Segment consisting of Anthrax-MCM products, Smallpox-MCM products and Other Products and the Services Segment consisting of Bioservices portfolio. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Canada, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from United states. The company's products include: NARCAN Nasal Spray, KLOXXADO Nasal Spray, ACAM2000, ANTHRASIL, BAT, BioThrax, CNJ-016, raxibacumab injection, Ebanga, and others.
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