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CTSH Quick Ratio Analysis

1.74x

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 percentile

CTSH

1.74x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

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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).

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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CTSH

1.74x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

How CTSH's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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