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BE Quick Ratio Analysis

3.62x

Higher than 89% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 265h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

BE's current Quick Ratio of 3.62x means the company holds $3.62 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating strong short-term solvency.

Sector Performance

89th percentile

3.62x

Sector Median

0.68x

Sector Avg

1.72x

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Deep Analysis

This is far above the Industrials sector median of 0.68x, placing BE in the 89th percentile among peers — only 11% of companies have higher liquidity. Trend data is N/A: no year-over-year change, no quarter-over-quarter change, and no direction over the last eight quarters are available because only a single reading has been provided. Without a trend, the extremely high level alone suggests very low default risk, but it may also point to idle cash that could be deployed for growth or shareholder returns. This metric contradicts the overall

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BE?

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 BE's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

BE's Quick Ratio of 3.62x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 89th percentile.

Who are BE's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Quick Ratio include: AVY (0.68x), ROK (0.62x), GXO (0.75x), AME (0.59x), RSG (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.