CTSH Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 921h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, such as cash and receivables, without relying on inventory.
Sector Performance
87th percentileCTSH
1.74x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, such as cash and receivables, without relying on inventory.
At 1.74x, CTSH holds $1.74 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a strong liquidity cushion. This is well above the sector median of 0.71x, placing CTSH in the 88th percentile among its peers. However, the metric shows no trend data—the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A—so there is no basis to assess whether this strength is improving or eroding. The high current level alone suggests low near-term default risk, but the absence of trend leaves uncertainty about the company’s trajectory. This liquidity strength supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by confirming financial stability without providing a clear catalyst for outperformance or concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CTSH?
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 CTSH's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).
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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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1.74x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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