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CME Quick Ratio Analysis

0.02x

Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A 0.02x quick ratio means CME holds only $0.02 in cash and near-cash assets for every $1 of short-term obligations due within a year.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

CME

0.02x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

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Deep Analysis

A 0.02x quick ratio means CME holds only $0.02 in cash and near-cash assets for every $1 of short-term obligations due within a year.

Against the sector median of 0.71x, CME sits at the 0th percentile, indicating that essentially all comparable firms maintain a larger immediate liquidity cushion. Trend direction is unavailable because only one historical value (0.02x) was supplied, so there is no YoY or QoQ change to confirm whether this thin position is improving or deteriorating. For an exchange operator, a low quick ratio is structurally common because customer margin and settlement flows inflate current liabilities without signaling a cash shortfall. The

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.

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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.