CVX Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A quick ratio of 0.73x means CVX has only $0.73 of liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, signaling a limited near-term liquidity buffer.
Sector Performance
57th percentileCVX
0.84x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.73x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.73x means CVX has only $0.73 of liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, signaling a limited near-term liquidity buffer.
This sits just above the sector median of 0.71x, placing the company at the 51st percentile among peers, so its liquidity position is essentially average. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with only the current 0.73x reading provided. The combination of a slightly-above-median level and no observable trend leaves the liquidity picture stable but unproven, offering neither a clear risk nor a distinct opportunity from this metric alone. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict directly, but it does not provide any counterweight to caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CVX?
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 CVX'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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0.84x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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