COFNEUTRAL

Quick Ratio

0.35x

Higher than 38% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1127h ago

Sector Performance

38th percentile

COF

0.35x

Sector Median

0.48x

Sector Avg

3.62x

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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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COF

0.35x

Sector Median

0.48x

Sector Avg

3.62x

How COF's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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