Quick Ratio
Updated 126h ago
Sector Performance
75th percentileFFIV
1.11x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (excluding inventory).
At 1.11x, FFIV holds $1.11 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating adequate short-term financial health. This exceeds the sector median of 0.72x and places FFIV in the 75th percentile among sector peers, meaning it has stronger liquidity than three-quarters of comparable companies. However, the metric dropped 21.8% quarter-over-quarter from 1.42x, with no year-over-year data available for comparison. The combination of a high absolute level (above peer median) and a sharp quarterly decline implies a reduced but still comfortable liquidity buffer, introducing some risk if the trend continues. This pattern neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the quick ratio is solid for now, but the negative trajectory warrants attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about FFIV?
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 FFIV'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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1.11x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How FFIV's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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