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ARE Quick Ratio Analysis

0.25x

Higher than 50% of Real Estate sector peers

Updated 2985h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its immediate liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

ARE

0.25x

Sector Median

0.25x

Sector Avg

0.47x

Prior Period

0.12x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its immediate liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.

At 0.25x, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has only $0.25 of liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating minimal liquidity cushion. This matches exactly the sector median of 0.25x, placing the firm at the 50th percentile among Real Estate peers. The metric has been perfectly stable over the trailing eight quarters, with no change year-over-year (+0.0%) or quarter-over-quarter (+0.0%). A quick ratio at the sector average with no trend shows neither a liquidity advantage nor a deterioration; it implies a neutral risk profile from this specific angle. However, a ratio well below 1.0x is inherently cautious for any company, as it leaves little room for unexpected cash needs. Therefore, this metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ARE?

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 ARE's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

ARE's Quick Ratio of 0.25x compares to a Real Estate sector median of 0.25x, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Who are ARE's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Real Estate peers by Quick Ratio include: AMT (0.31x), AVB (0.15x), AMH (0.14x), REG (1.51x).

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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.