Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
43th percentileCI
0.66x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, with values below 1.0x suggesting potential liquidity pressure.
Cigna’s current quick ratio of 0.66x falls below the sector median of 0.77x, placing it in the 39th percentile among peers. The ratio has remained perfectly stable over the prior eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of +0.0% and a quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. That flat trend, combined with a level already beneath the sector median, indicates no improvement in short-term liquidity positioning, which could be a risk if cash needs increase suddenly. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it supports the view by showing a below-average liquidity stance that is neither deteriorating nor improving, fitting a neutral risk assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CI?
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 CI'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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0.66x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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