Quick Ratio
Updated 102h ago
Sector Performance
1th percentileCME
0.02x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables).
CME’s current quick ratio of 0.02x means it holds only $0.02 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating a very low liquidity buffer. This is far below the sector median of 0.71x, placing the company in the 1st percentile among its peers. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, there is no trend data to evaluate. The combination of an extremely low level with no historical trend suggests elevated short-term liquidity risk, as the company could face difficulty meeting immediate obligations without external funding. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because such a thin liquidity position typically signals a weaker financial footing that warrants caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CME?
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 CME's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), TFC (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (0.13x).
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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0.02x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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