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DIOD Quick Ratio Analysis

1.73x

Updated 84h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

For every $1 of current liabilities, DIOD holds $1.73 in liquid assets like cash, marketable securities, and receivables — a quick ratio that measures short-term bill-paying ability.

Sector Performance

87th percentile

DIOD

1.73x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.71x

Prior Period

1.70x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

For every $1 of current liabilities, DIOD holds $1.73 in liquid assets like cash, marketable securities, and receivables — a quick ratio that measures short-term bill-paying ability.

This is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing DIOD in the 87th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved 1.8%, from 1.70x to 1.73x, with no eight-quarter trend reported. A high quick ratio combined with a modest recent uptick points to low near-term liquidity risk, though the lack of longer trend data leaves the direction uncertain. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong liquidity position is a positive factor, but it does not alone justify a more bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DIOD?

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 DIOD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: MELI (0.11x), LOW (0.10x), DRI (0.09x), NCLH (0.08x), PAYC (0.08x).

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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.