Quick Ratio
Higher than 90% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 19h ago
Sector Performance
90th percentileBRK-B
4.06x
Sector Median
0.41x
Sector Avg
2.15x
Deep Analysis
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) has a Quick Ratio of 4.06x as of May 2026.
This places BRK-B in the 90th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.41x and a sector average of 2.15x. BRK-B's Quick Ratio is 902.5% above the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BRK-B?
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 BRK-B's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
BRK-B's Quick Ratio of 4.06x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.41x, placing it in the 90th percentile.
Who are BRK-B's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), COF (0.35x), PNC (0.35x), AXP (0.34x).
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.
Master BRK-B's Valuation
Get the complete institutional research report covering all fundamental and technical metrics.
View full BRK-B research report →BRK-B
4.06x
Sector Median
0.41x
Sector Avg
2.15x
How BRK-B's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
Also Analyze
Not financial advice. Research tool only. Data may be delayed.