CTAS Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 102h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio of 0.95x means that CTAS holds $0.95 in cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, excluding inventory from the calculation.
Sector Performance
67th percentileCTAS
0.95x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio of 0.95x means that CTAS holds $0.95 in cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, excluding inventory from the calculation.
This places CTAS above the sector median of 0.71x, ranking in the 67th percentile among its peers. Trend data is not available — the year-over-year change is marked N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional movement can be assessed. The combination of a quick ratio above the sector median with no trend information suggests that liquidity risk is currently low compared to peers, but the absence of historical context limits the ability to project future changes. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the ratio is adequate and above average, yet unremarkable given the lack of trend, neither confirming a compelling buy nor signaling a clear concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CTAS?
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 CTAS's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: DFS (0.18x), TGT (0.18x), ULTA (0.18x), EXR (0.16x), TFC (0.16x).
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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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0.95x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
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