AME Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 41% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 2985h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio of 0.59x means AMETEK holds only $0.59 of cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year — a measure of liquidity that excludes inventory.
Sector Performance
41th percentileAME
0.59x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.02x
Prior Period
0.55x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio of 0.59x means AMETEK holds only $0.59 of cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year — a measure of liquidity that excludes inventory.
This is below the industrials sector median of 0.64x, placing AMETEK in the 35th percentile among peers. The metric has been perfectly stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. A quick ratio below the sector median combined with a flat trend suggests the company maintains consistent but relatively tight liquidity, posing a modest short-term risk if cash flows were to slow. However, the stability implies no deterioration, so this is not a red flag for investors. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it is not a strength, but the steady level does not contradict a neutral assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AME?
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 AME's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
AME's Quick Ratio of 0.59x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.61x, placing it in the 41th percentile.
Who are AME's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by Quick Ratio include: PLUG (0.61x), MMM (0.60x), AVY (0.67x), RSG (0.54x), BLDR (0.75x).
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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.
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0.59x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.02x
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