Quick Ratio
Updated 267h ago
Sector Performance
98th percentileBEN
3.88x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) — a ratio above 1.0x generally indicates sufficient liquidity.
At 3.88x, the current quick ratio is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 97th percentile among peers, meaning it holds far more liquid assets relative to liabilities than most similar firms. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available (N/A), but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -77.4% — from 17.14x to 3.88x — shows a sharp reduction in liquidity over the period. The combination of a still-high absolute level (3.88x) with a steep downward trend suggests the company maintains above‑average liquidity, but the rapid decrease may indicate that recent cash usage or liability growth has meaningfully reduced its safety margin. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high ratio provides a cushion that reduces immediate risk, while the pronounced quarterly drop introduces uncertainty that warrants a cautious stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BEN?
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 BEN's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (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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3.88x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How BEN's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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