Quick Ratio
Updated 80h ago
Sector Performance
19th percentileBDX
0.35x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay immediate short-term debts using its most liquid assets, and BDX's current ratio of 0.35x indicates it has only $0.35 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
That level is well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing BDX in the 19th percentile among its peers, meaning the majority carry more liquidity. Trend information is limited: year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -2.8% shows liquidity has eroded slightly in the most recent period. The combination of a low quick ratio and a shrinking trend implies elevated short-term liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet obligations without raising cash or selling inventory. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by highlighting a financial weakness that warrants caution, even if other factors balance the outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BDX?
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 BDX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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0.35x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How BDX's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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