Quick Ratio
Higher than 64% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 1547h ago
Sector Performance
64th percentileAG
2.51x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
4.76x
Deep Analysis
First Majestic Silver Corp.’s quick ratio of 2.51x means the company holds $2.51 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating strong short-term liquidity.
This level sits above the Basic Materials sector median of 2.03x and places the company in the 67th percentile among its peers, suggesting better-than-average ability to cover immediate obligations. The metric lacks a year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and any trend data for the last eight quarters, so no directional signal is available. Because the quick ratio is elevated relative to peers but shows no trend—neither improving nor declining—it offers a neutral risk picture: the liquidity buffer is comfortable, yet the absence of change means no expectation of tightening or loosening. This combination of a strong current level with no trend information neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric simply confirms a stable liquidity position without adding momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AG?
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 AG's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
AG's Quick Ratio of 2.51x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 1.91x, placing it in the 64th percentile.
Who are AG's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by Quick Ratio include: PAAS (1.91x), CDE (1.89x), AEM (2.03x), 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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2.51x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
4.76x
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