Quick Ratio
Updated 536h ago
Sector Performance
16th percentileDLTR
0.32x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
With a current quick ratio of 0.32x, the company has only $0.32 in highly liquid current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, signaling a thin short-term liquidity cushion.
This sits well below the sector median of 0.74x, placing DLTR in the 15th percentile among peers — meaning 85% of similar companies have a higher quick ratio. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both reported as N/A, and only a single historical value of 0.32x is provided, so no directional pattern can be assessed. The combination of a low absolute level and the absence of trend information leaves uncertainty about whether liquidity is improving or worsening, which introduces near-term financial risk but lacks the clarity to shift the overall view. This metric alone does not strongly support or contradict the NEUTRAL verdict; the low quick ratio highlights a potential vulnerability, but with no trend data to confirm deterioration, it tempers the bearish signal and aligns with a neutral stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DLTR?
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 DLTR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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0.32x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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