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FCEL Quick Ratio Analysis

6.92x

Updated 112h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate bills using only cash, marketable securities, and receivables — no inventory.

Sector Performance

98th percentile

FCEL

6.92x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

6.02x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate bills using only cash, marketable securities, and receivables — no inventory.

At 6.92x, FCEL holds $6.92 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a very high safety margin. This reading exceeds the sector median of 0.72x and places the company in the 98th percentile among sector peers, meaning almost all comparable firms carry thinner liquidity coverage. The ratio increased +15.0% quarter over quarter, moving from 6.02x to 6.92

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about FCEL?

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.

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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.