Quick Ratio
Updated 1926h ago
Sector Performance
99th percentileCB
13.16x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The Quick Ratio of 13.16x means the company holds $13.16 in highly liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating an extremely strong ability to cover short-term obligations.
This ratio sits far above the sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 98th percentile among peers, meaning only 2% of competitors have a higher Quick Ratio. Trend data for this metric is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are marked as N/A, so no trajectory can be inferred from historical movement alone. The combination of an exceptionally high level with no trend information suggests that while the company’s liquidity buffer is currently extreme, there is no basis to assess whether it is improving or deteriorating. From an investment perspective, such a high ratio reduces short-term default risk but may also indicate inefficient use of cash that could otherwise be deployed for growth. This elevated Quick Ratio does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it signals strong financial stability, but the lack of trend and other factors likely keep the stock in a balanced assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CB?
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.
Who are CB's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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13.16x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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