DE Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 193h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio—a firm's cash, marketable securities, and receivables divided by its current liabilities—stands at 0.46x, meaning DE has only $0.46 in highly liquid assets for every $1 of short-term obligations.
Sector Performance
27th percentileDE
0.46x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
Prior Period
0.55x(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio—a firm's cash, marketable securities, and receivables divided by its current liabilities—stands at 0.46x, meaning DE has only $0.46 in highly liquid assets for every $1 of short-term obligations.
This is well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing DE in the 26th percentile among peers. Over the last eight quarters the ratio has been decreasing; the most recent quarter-over-quarter change is ‑16.4%, and year‑over‑year data is not available, but historical values show a drop from 1.25x to 0.55x to 0.46x. The combination of a below‑median level and a sustained declining trend points to increasing liquidity risk, which may pressure short‑term financial flexibility. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the worsening quick ratio reinforces concerns about the company’s near‑term cash position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DE?
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 DE's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: WM (0.69x), CHD (0.76x), IRM (0.63x), HIMS (0.60x), WMB (0.59x).
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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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0.46x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
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