CHWY Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 18% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
18th percentileCHWY
0.31x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.25x
Prior Period
0.48x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.
At 0.31x, CHWY has only $0.31 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, which indicates a thin liquidity buffer. This sits well below the sector median of 0.69x, placing the company in the 15th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, meaning most comparable companies have stronger short-term liquidity. The trend is not assessable, as year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, and no historical values beyond the current reading are available. The combination of a low level against peers and no trend data means the current snapshot points to elevated liquidity risk, but without a trend, there is no evidence of deterioration or improvement. This metric contradicts a NEUTRAL verdict on its own, yet with no directional movement and only one data point, it does not decisively shift the overall assessment, leaving the neutral stance intact but with a clear caution flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CHWY?
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 CHWY's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
CHWY's Quick Ratio of 0.31x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.61x, placing it in the 18th percentile.
Who are CHWY's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: PDD (0.61x), CZR (0.62x), PHM (0.54x), TSLA (0.54x), YUM (0.49x).
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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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0.31x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.25x
How CHWY's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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