COLM Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 419h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
Sector Performance
71th percentileCOLM
1.07x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.71x
Prior Period
1.30x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
At 1.07x, COLM has slightly more than $1 of liquid assets for every $1 of short-term obligations, indicating adequate short-term liquidity. This sits well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing COLM in the 72nd percentile among peers, meaning its liquidity position is stronger than most comparable companies. The trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 17.7%, with the ratio falling from 1.30x to the current 1.07x. This combination of a still-healthy level but a recent drop suggests liquidity is eroding from a strong base, which modestly raises financial risk but does not imply an immediate solvency threat. The current level and peer comparison support the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ratio is not a red flag, though the recent downward move warrants monitoring rather than conviction in either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about COLM?
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 COLM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: MELI (0.11x), LOW (0.10x), DRI (0.09x), NCLH (0.08x), PAYC (0.08x).
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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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1.07x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.71x
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