DOW Quick Ratio Analysis
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 percentileDOW
0.85x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.86x(Jul 2026)
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).
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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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0.85x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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