BXNEUTRAL

Quick Ratio

0.13x

Higher than 8% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1616h ago

Sector Performance

8th percentile

BX

0.13x

Sector Median

0.45x

Sector Avg

3.69x

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Deep Analysis

Blackstone’s quick ratio of 0.13x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, the company holds only $0.13 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) — a measure of its ability to cover immediate obligations without selling inventory.

This is far below the financial-services sector median of 0.59x, placing Blackstone in the 5th percentile among peers. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the direction over the last eight quarters is also N/A. The combination of a very low quick ratio with no trend information suggests elevated short-term liquidity risk, but without a directional shift it is unclear whether this is a persistent structural issue or a momentary snapshot. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the extreme low level warrants caution, but the absence of a deteriorating trend prevents a downgrade or upgrade on this factor alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about BX?

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 BX's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

BX's Quick Ratio of 0.13x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.45x, placing it in the 8th percentile.

Who are BX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: NAVI (0.45x), PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), PNC (0.35x), COF (0.35x).

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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BX

0.13x

Sector Median

0.45x

Sector Avg

3.69x

How BX's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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