Quick Ratio

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to cover immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) — a ratio below 1.0x typically signals lower liquidity, and BTI's 0.53x is well under that threshold.

Compared to sector peers in Consumer Defensive, BTI sits above the sector median of 0.45x and in the 75th percentile, meaning it is more liquid than three-quarters of its rivals. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, so there is no basis to judge whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of an above-median level with unavailable trend leaves uncertainty about the direction, but the current position suggests BTI's liquidity risk is relatively lower among peers. This metric supports the overall BULLISH verdict because a quick ratio exceeding the sector median indicates the company is better equipped to handle short-term obligations than most competitors, reducing a key risk factor.

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