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AWK Quick Ratio Analysis

0.19x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Sector Performance

7th percentile

AWK

0.19x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.13x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

AWK’s current ratio of 0.13x means it holds only $0.13 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating very low liquidity. This is far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing AWK in the 4th percentile among peers — meaning 96% of sector companies have a higher quick ratio. Because year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, no trend can be assessed from the data provided. The combination of a very low absolute level and no available trend suggests a heightened liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to cover immediate obligations without selling inventory or raising capital. This weak liquidity metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, pointing instead to a concerning financial position that warrants caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AWK?

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.

Who are AWK's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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.