Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
34th percentileEQT
0.54x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its most liquid assets—anything it could convert to cash quickly—and a ratio below 1.0x signals potential liquidity strain.
At 0.54x, EQT's quick ratio sits well below the sector median of 0.71x, placing it in the 34th percentile among peers, meaning roughly two-thirds of competitors maintain higher liquidity. Because both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, no trend can be assessed from the single data point available. The combination of an already low ratio with no trend information means investors cannot determine if liquidity is improving or deteriorating, leaving ambiguity about near-term financial flexibility. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median level raises a cautionary flag, but the absence of directional data prevents a stronger bearish or bullish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about EQT?
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 EQT'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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0.54x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How EQT's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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