AONNEUTRAL

Quick Ratio

0.27x

Higher than 29% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 21h ago

Sector Performance

29th percentile

AON

0.27x

Sector Median

0.41x

Sector Avg

2.15x

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Deep Analysis

A quick ratio of 0.27x means Aon has only $0.27 of highly liquid assets — like cash and receivables — for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year.

This is below the sector median of 0.37x, placing Aon in the 30th percentile among Financial Services peers, indicating a lower liquidity position than most competitors. The trend is stable, with no change year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter; the metric has held exactly at 0.27x for all of the last eight reported quarters. A consistently low quick ratio combined with zero movement suggests Aon maintains a structural reliance on less-liquid assets or ongoing financing, which may increase vulnerability during a cash crunch but does not signal a deteriorating condition. This metric alone neither strengthens nor weakens the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it simply confirms that Aon’s liquidity is persistently below the sector norm, a known factor already reflected in the balanced assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AON?

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 AON's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

AON's Quick Ratio of 0.27x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.41x, placing it in the 29th percentile.

Who are AON's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), COF (0.35x), PNC (0.35x), AXP (0.34x).

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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AON

0.27x

Sector Median

0.41x

Sector Avg

2.15x

How AON's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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