Quick Ratio
Higher than 30% of Technology sector peers
Updated 767h ago
Sector Performance
30th percentileBOX
0.93x
Sector Median
1.32x
Sector Avg
11.22x
Deep Analysis
Box's current Quick Ratio of 0.93x means the company has $0.93 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it barely covers immediate obligations.
This is well below the technology sector median of 1.61x, placing Box in the 21st percentile among its peers—suggesting weaker liquidity than most comparable firms. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available (N/A), so there is no trend direction to assess from the last eight quarters. Without trend data, the low absolute level alone signals potential short-term risk if cash inflows slow, but the absence of deterioration means the opportunity or threat remains undefined. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low Quick Ratio points to a liquidity concern, yet the lack of trend and the neutral rating imply the stock's risk profile is balanced by other factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BOX?
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 BOX's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
BOX's Quick Ratio of 0.93x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.32x, placing it in the 30th percentile.
Who are BOX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: ADBE (0.79x), ASML (0.70x), STEM (0.69x), BILL (0.69x), GRAB (0.69x).
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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0.93x
Sector Median
1.32x
Sector Avg
11.22x
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