Quick Ratio
Updated 176h ago
Sector Performance
27th percentileEMR
0.46x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).
At 0.46x, EMR holds only $0.46 in such assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating a tight liquidity position. This is well below the sector median of 0.73x and places the company in the 26th percentile among its peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the quick ratio rose 170.6% from 0.17x to 0.46x. The low current level suggests elevated short-term risk, yet the strong recent improvement points to a quickly strengthening liquidity buffer. This mixed picture—weak absolute level but positive momentum—supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict without contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about EMR?
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 EMR'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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0.46x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How EMR's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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