Quick Ratio
Higher than 0% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 197h ago
Sector Performance
0th percentileBA
0.12x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.72x
Deep Analysis
The current Quick Ratio of 0.12x means the company has only $0.12 in liquid assets (cash, receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, signaling acute short-term liquidity strain.
This is far below the Industrials sector median of 0.69x and places the company in the 0th percentile among sector peers, meaning it has the worst quick ratio in the group. Trend data is limited: year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio plunged 62.5% quarter-over-quarter from 0.32x to 0.12x, indicating a rapid deterioration in liquidity. The combination of an extremely low absolute level and a sharp downward trend implies elevated investment risk, as the company could struggle to meet near-term obligations without external financing. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because such severe liquidity weakness typically warrants a bearish stance, whereas the neutral rating suggests offsetting strengths in other areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BA?
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 BA's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
BA's Quick Ratio of 0.12x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are BA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by Quick Ratio include: AVY (0.68x), BLDR (0.71x), ROK (0.62x), GXO (0.75x), PLUG (0.61x).
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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0.12x
Sector Median
0.68x
Sector Avg
1.72x
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