Quick Ratio
Higher than 16% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1136h ago
Sector Performance
16th percentileADSK
0.67x
Sector Median
1.24x
Sector Avg
12.61x
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 0.67x, Autodesk holds only $0.67 in liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, signaling a tight liquidity position.
This is well below the sector median of 1.61x, placing the company at the 8th percentile among technology peers, meaning only 8% of comparable firms have a lower quick ratio. Because only a single data point (0.67x) is available, there is no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter trend to assess—both changes are marked N/A. The lack of any trend, combined with a liquidity level far below the sector norm, introduces risk if short-term obligations were to come due suddenly, as the company may lack sufficient quick assets to cover them. However, without a historical direction, it is uncertain whether Autodesk is improving or deteriorating in this area. This metric contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, as a quick ratio this low typically signals financial vulnerability that a bullish outlook would need to justify through other strengths such as strong cash flow or growth prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ADSK?
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 ADSK's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
ADSK's Quick Ratio of 0.67x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.24x, placing it in the 16th percentile.
Who are ADSK's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: MNTV (0.81x), BOX (0.80x), SONY (0.80x), ADBE (0.79x), ASML (0.70x).
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.
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0.67x
Sector Median
1.24x
Sector Avg
12.61x
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