Quick Ratio
Higher than 38% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1127h ago
Sector Performance
38th percentileCOF
0.35x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
Deep Analysis
Capital One's quick ratio of 0.35x means the company holds only $0.35 of cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of short-term debt, signaling limited immediate liquidity coverage.
This falls below the sector median of 0.59x, placing the firm at the 33rd percentile among financial-services peers—indicating a tighter liquidity position than most competitors. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last-eight-quarter history are all reported as N/A, so no direction of improvement or deterioration can be inferred. The combination of a low quick ratio relative to peers, with no trend to show whether the level is stable or shifting, points to a potential liquidity risk that merits monitoring but lacks a clear trajectory for investment risk assessment. This metric contradicts a bullish case but does not alone override the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the absence of trend information prevents a definitive downgrade or upgrade based solely on liquidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about COF?
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 COF's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
COF's Quick Ratio of 0.35x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.48x, placing it in the 38th percentile.
Who are COF's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: NAVI (0.45x), OWL (0.51x), PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), PNC (0.35x).
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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0.35x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
How COF's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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