Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
87th percentileCTSH
1.74x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts using its most liquid assets; a ratio of 1.0x or higher is generally considered healthy.
CTSH’s current quick ratio of 1.74x is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing it in the 88th percentile among peers. Trend data is not available — the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters are all listed as N/A. Because the quick ratio is high but the trend is unknown, investors cannot assess whether this strong liquidity position is improving or weakening. The elevated level alone suggests limited short-term liquidity risk, which is a positive factor. However, the overall NEUTRAL verdict is not contradicted — a single strong metric without trend context does not override the broader assessment.
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: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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