AZO Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 3% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio shows how much cash and near-cash assets a company has to pay each dollar of debt due within one year.
Sector Performance
3th percentileAZO
0.10x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.44x
Prior Period
0.03x(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio shows how much cash and near-cash assets a company has to pay each dollar of debt due within one year.
At 0.10x, AutoZone holds only 10 cents of liquid assets for every dollar of short-term obligation, which means it relies heavily on inventory sales and operational cash flow for near-term payments. This sits far below the 0.61x sector median, placing the company in the 3rd percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, so over 97% of comparable firms carry a stronger liquidity buffer. The trend data is N/A, so there is no YoY or QoQ change to confirm whether this position is improving or worsening. A very low quick ratio with no observable trend signals elevated short-term liquidity risk,
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 0.61x, placing it in the 3th percentile.
Who are AZO's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: PDD (0.61x), CZR (0.62x), BBWI (0.67x), TSLA (0.54x), PHM (0.54x).
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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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0.10x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.44x
How AZO's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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