Quick Ratio
Updated 657h ago
Sector Performance
31th percentileEFX
0.51x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
With a current Quick Ratio of 0.51x, the company holds only $0.51 in very liquid assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year.
This level sits well below the sector median of 0.76x and places EFX in the 28th percentile among its peers, meaning 72% of similar companies have higher liquidity coverage. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the last eight quarters show only the single value of 0.51x. Because the ratio is both low and lacks a trend direction, investors cannot assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating, which adds uncertainty rather than a clear opportunity or risk signal. This below-median quick ratio suggests below-average short-term financial flexibility, which is a cautionary factor that does not strongly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict but instead reinforces the need for balanced assessment alongside other metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about EFX?
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 EFX'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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0.51x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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