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ABNB Quick Ratio Analysis

0.75x

Higher than 63% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 2651h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Airbnb’s Quick Ratio of 0.75x means the company has only $0.75 in highly liquid assets (cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating a thin short-term liquidity cushion.

Sector Performance

63th percentile

ABNB

0.75x

Sector Median

0.61x

Sector Avg

2.25x

Prior Period

1.38x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Airbnb’s Quick Ratio of 0.75x means the company has only $0.75 in highly liquid assets (cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating a thin short-term liquidity cushion.

That ratio exactly matches the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.75x, placing Airbnb at the 47th percentile among sector peers—essentially average for its industry. Over the last eight quarters the trend direction has been decreasing, with a year-over-year decline of -45.7% (from 1.33x to 0.75x) and no change quarter-over-quarter (0.0%). A Quick Ratio that sits at the sector median but is rapidly shrinking signals that liquidity has deteriorated from above-average levels, increasing the risk of cash flow strain if liabilities come due quickly. This combination of an average level and a clearly negative trend does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stock’s liquidity position is neither strongly supportive nor acutely troubling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ABNB?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

How does ABNB's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

ABNB's Quick Ratio of 0.75x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.61x, placing it in the 63th percentile.

Who are ABNB's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: PDD (0.61x), PHM (0.54x), TSLA (0.54x), YUM (0.49x), TCS (0.45x).

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The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.