Quick Ratio
Higher than 90% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 290h ago
Sector Performance
90th percentileBWA
1.64x
Sector Median
0.69x
Sector Avg
1.77x
Deep Analysis
BorgWarner’s quick ratio of 1.64x means the company has $1.64 in highly liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.
This ratio places the company well above its Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.75x, ranking in the 87th percentile among peers. The trend over the last eight quarters is stable, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of just -0.6% and no year-over-year change available. The combination of a high quick ratio and a stable trend suggests low short-term liquidity risk, offering a layer of safety in a cyclical sector where many peers hold less cash or equivalents. However, an extremely high quick ratio can also imply inefficient use of cash or idle assets, which may cap upside growth. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming adequate liquidity without signaling either a clear investment opportunity or a pressing risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BWA?
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 BWA's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
BWA's Quick Ratio of 1.64x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.69x, placing it in the 90th percentile.
Who are BWA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: TSLA (0.60x), ROST (0.88x), JD (0.41x), AEO (0.38x), JACK (0.38x).
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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1.64x
Sector Median
0.69x
Sector Avg
1.77x
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