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DOW Quick Ratio Analysis

0.85x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.85x means DOW has $0.85 in cash and near-cash assets for every $1 of debt due within a year.

Sector Performance

58th percentile

DOW

0.85x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.86x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.85x means DOW has $0.85 in cash and near-cash assets for every $1 of debt due within a year.

That ratio sits above the sector median of 0.72x, placing DOW at the 58th percentile among peers, so liquidity is slightly better than most comparable firms. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric slipped from 0.86x to 0.85x, a -1.2% decline. DOW’s liquidity level is adequate versus peers, yet the small downward move suggests a mild tightening in short-term financial flexibility. For an investor, this combination points to no pressing liquidity crisis, but the direction warrants watching if the decline continues. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it confirms DOW is neither financially stretched nor especially strong on liquidity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DOW?

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 DOW's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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DOW

0.85x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

How DOW's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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