DAL Quick Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
A quick ratio of 0.27x means Delta has only $0.27 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, signaling tight near-term liquidity.
Sector Performance
11th percentileDAL
0.27x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.28x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.27x means Delta has only $0.27 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year, signaling tight near-term liquidity.
This sits far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing DAL in the 11th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies hold considerably more liquid cushioning. The trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.27x are provided. Because the level is very low and there is no trend to confirm improvement or deterioration, the risk is that Delta could struggle to cover immediate obligations if cash flows tighten unexpectedly. That said, no movement data means you cannot infer momentum, so the risk is static rather than directional. This low quick ratio contradicts a neutral overall verdict, as it points to a specific liquidity weakness that a neutral stance does not explicitly acknowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DAL?
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 DAL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: MRNA (0.69x), OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (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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0.27x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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