Quick Ratio
Updated 173h ago
Sector Performance
65th percentileEA
0.92x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, and EA's current 0.92x means it has $0.92 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This is above the sector median of 0.72x, placing EA in the 64th percentile among its peers. Over the last eight quarters the metric is increasing, though the year-over-year change is not available and the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of -3.2%. The combination of a quick ratio above the sector median but a recent quarterly drop indicates that while EA's liquidity position is stronger than most peers, the short-term deterioration warrants attention. This mixed signal aligns with the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the above-average level provides some cushion but the negative quarterly trend introduces a note of caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about EA?
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 EA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (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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0.92x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How EA's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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