CE Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.66x means it has only $0.66 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year.
Sector Performance
44th percentileCE
0.66x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.80x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.66x means it has only $0.66 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year.
This ratio falls below the sector median of 0.71x, placing the company at the 44th percentile among its peers — meaning 56% of sector firms have a stronger quick ratio. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values beyond the single current figure are all listed as N/A. With the ratio already below the sector median and no trend information to assess improvement or deterioration, the company’s liquidity position carries elevated risk if short-term obligations were to come due unexpectedly. The current level (0.66x) combined with the absence of trend data neither confirms nor refutes the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it simply highlights a below-median liquidity stance that warrants caution but does not alone shift the broader outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CE?
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 CE's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).
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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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0.66x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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