DELL Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 4% of Technology sector peers
Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
4th percentileDELL
0.50x
Sector Median
1.25x
Sector Avg
17.80x
Prior Period
0.61x(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.
At 0.50x, DELL holds only $0.50 of liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, which is below the Technology sector median of 1.24x and places the company at the 7th percentile among peers. The trend is N/A, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes unavailable, so there is no directional evidence to assess improvement or deterioration. A low level with no trend data means the current liquidity position is weak, but the absence of change prevents conclusions about whether risk is increasing or easing. This metric contradicts a more positive stance, yet the lack of any trend information leaves the overall NEUTRAL verdict intact as neither a clear warning signal nor a confirming strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DELL?
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.
How does DELL's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
DELL's Quick Ratio of 0.50x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.25x, placing it in the 4th percentile.
Who are DELL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: ACN (1.20x), APH (1.17x), BR (1.08x), ASAN (1.04x), ORCL (1.00x).
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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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0.50x
Sector Median
1.25x
Sector Avg
17.80x
How DELL's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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