Quick Ratio
Updated 440h ago
Sector Performance
3th percentileESS
0.10x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 0.10x, the company holds only $0.10 of highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities — a dangerously thin cushion against short-term obligations.
This sits far below the sector median of 0.73x and places the firm at the 3rd percentile among peers, meaning 97% of sector companies have better liquidity. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -77.8% — dropping from 0.45x to 0.10x — reveals a severe deterioration in liquidity over the most recent period. The combination of an already very low level with a steep quarterly fall signals elevated short-term solvency risk; any unexpected cash outflow could strain operations. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as such an extreme liquidity shortfall is a clear warning that increases the likelihood of financial distress or the need for external financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ESS?
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 ESS's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), TFC (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x).
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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0.10x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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