Quick Ratio
Higher than 50% of Utilities sector peers
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Sector Performance
50th percentileAES
0.39x
Sector Median
0.39x
Sector Avg
0.49x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
A ratio of 0.39x means AES has only $0.39 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of short-term debt, indicating thin short-term liquidity. This sits below the utilities sector median of 0.50x, placing AES in the 45th percentile among peers—slightly weaker than the typical utility. Trend data is not available, as the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A. Without a historical trend, the current low level alone raises caution: any unexpected cash needs could strain the company’s ability to pay near-term obligations. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS overall verdict, as a quick ratio well below 1.0x points to heightened liquidity risk relative to sector norms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AES?
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 AES's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
AES's Quick Ratio of 0.39x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.39x, placing it in the 50th percentile.
Who are AES's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Quick Ratio include: FLNC (0.40x), LNT (0.34x), AEP (0.28x), PCG (0.25x), PEG (0.54x).
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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0.39x
Sector Median
0.39x
Sector Avg
0.49x
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