Quick Ratio
Updated 368h ago
Sector Performance
53th percentileCHD
0.76x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.
At 0.76x, CHD currently has $0.76 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt. This is just above the sector median of 0.72x, placing CHD in the 52nd percentile among peers — essentially at the midpoint. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, no trend data is available to assess improvement or deterioration. With no trend direction, the analysis rests solely on the current level, which aligns with the sector median and offers neither a clear risk advantage nor a warning. This neutral positioning supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ratio does not signal either a liquidity strength or weakness that would alter that assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CHD?
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 CHD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (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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0.76x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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