AZONEUTRAL

AZO Quick Ratio Analysis

0.10x

Higher than 3% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to cover immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets, and at 0.10x, AutoZone has only $0.10 of quick assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

3th percentile

AZO

0.10x

Sector Median

0.57x

Sector Avg

2.29x

Prior Period

0.03x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to cover immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets, and at 0.10x, AutoZone has only $0.10 of quick assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This is far below the sector median of 0.68x, placing the company at the 2th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers. The trend is not available, with year-over-year change reported as N/A and quarter-over-quarter change also N/A. The combination of an extremely low level and absent trend data implies a potential short-term liquidity risk, but without historical movement, the direction of that risk cannot be assessed. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the liquidity position appears weak relative to peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about AZO?

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 AZO's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

AZO's Quick Ratio of 0.10x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.57x, placing it in the 3th percentile.

Who are AZO's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: PHM (0.54x), TSLA (0.54x), PDD (0.61x), CZR (0.62x), YUM (0.49x).

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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.