CMCSA Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 2065h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations using its most liquid assets — cash, marketable securities, and receivables — excluding inventory.
Sector Performance
50th percentileCMCSA
0.71x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations using its most liquid assets — cash, marketable securities, and receivables — excluding inventory.
At 0.71x, CMCSA holds only $0.71 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it relies on inventory or other sources to meet near-term debts. This value sits below the sector median of 0.77x and places CMCSA in the 45th percentile among its peers, meaning its liquidity position is slightly weaker than average. The metric has been completely flat over the past eight quarters, with no change year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter (+0.0% for both). The combination of a below‑median level and a perfectly stable trend implies that liquidity risk is persistent but not deteriorating, offering neither a clear opportunity nor an escalating threat. This stable, slightly sub‑median quick ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it does not signal a material strength or weakness on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CMCSA?
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 CMCSA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: WM (0.69x), CHD (0.76x), IRM (0.63x), HIMS (0.60x), WMB (0.59x).
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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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0.71x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
How CMCSA's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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