Fresenius SE KGaAXSWX:FRE 71 Quick Ratio is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks worse than 65.01% on this metric.
Fresenius SE KGaA has a quick ratio of 0.98. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresenius SE KGaA's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FRE'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.44
Current: 0.98
During the past 13 years, Fresenius SE KGaA's highest Quick Ratio was 1.44. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 0.93.
XSWX:FRE's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 65.01% of 683
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs XSWX:FRE: 0.98
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Quick Ratio Related Terms
Fresenius SE KGaA Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Quick Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Quick Ratio of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #444 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Quick Ratio too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Quick Ratio of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 1.44. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.32. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 0.98 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #444 out of 683 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Quick Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #444 out of 683 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Fresenius SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.32. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 0.98 is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Fresenius SE KGaA has consistently been below 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 1.32, based on 683 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Quick Ratio of 0.98 is 25.8% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Quick Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.85, compared to a current price of CHF35.86 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 25.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.32. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Quick Ratio is 0.98 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF35.86 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.85.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
Quick Ratio: 0.98 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: CHF32.85 vs. price of CHF35.86 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#444 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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