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DXCM Quick Ratio Analysis

1.00x

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A Quick Ratio of 1.00x means the company has exactly $1.00 of highly liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year.

Sector Performance

68th percentile

DXCM

1.00x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.99x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A Quick Ratio of 1.00x means the company has exactly $1.00 of highly liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year.

This indicates adequate coverage of upcoming obligations without relying on selling inventory. Compared to sector peers, this is above the sector median of 0.72x and places the company at the 68th percentile, showing a better liquidity position than most competitors. The year-over-year change is N/A and the 8-quarter trend is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.0%, with the ratio moving from 0.99x to 1.00x. This combination of a level above the sector median and a slight sequential improvement implies low immediate liquidity risk, yet the flat trend offers no clear upside or downside signal. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the company is neither under-equipped to meet short-term obligations nor holding excess liquidity that would indicate a stronger financial position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DXCM?

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 DXCM'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.