Quick Ratio

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—excluding inventory.

At 0.54x, FactSet Research Systems holds less than 55 cents in liquid assets for every dollar of current liabilities, indicating a tight liquidity position. This ratio falls below the sector median of 0.72x and places the company at the 33rd percentile among its peers, meaning two-thirds of comparable firms have stronger liquidity. Trend data is unavailable—year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A—so no recent improvement or deterioration can be assessed. The combination of a below-median level and no observable trend suggests a stable but below-average liquidity profile, elevating the risk of cash-flow strain under unexpected pressure. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the weak relative liquidity is offset by the absence of negative momentum, keeping the risk-reward balance neutral.

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