Quick Ratio
Higher than 57% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 1547h ago
Sector Performance
57th percentileAEM
2.03x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
4.76x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay immediate liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) — a value of 2.03x means Agnico Eagle has $2.03 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating ample short-term coverage.
This ratio matches the Basic Materials sector median of exactly 2.03x, and the 47th percentile rank shows it sits slightly below the middle of peers, meaning liquidity is nearly average relative to the industry. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, so no trend direction can be assessed from the single data point of 2.03x. With a level right at the sector median and no observable trend, the combination implies neither elevated risk nor a clear opportunity — liquidity is typical and stable in the absence of movement. This finding directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the quick ratio provides no reason to tilt bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AEM?
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 AEM's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
AEM's Quick Ratio of 2.03x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 1.91x, placing it in the 57th percentile.
Who are AEM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by Quick Ratio include: PAAS (1.91x), CDE (1.89x), AG (2.51x), BHP (1.20x), ALB (1.11x).
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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2.03x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
4.76x
How AEM's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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