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FFIV Quick Ratio Analysis

1.15x

Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory; a value of 1.15x means it has $1.15 of liquid assets for every $1 of short-term obligations.

Sector Performance

75th percentile

FFIV

1.15x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

1.11x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing FFIV in the 75th percentile of its peer group. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows an increase of +3.6%, with the ratio rising from 1.11x to 1.15x. The combination of a level above 1.0 and a positive quarterly move implies improving short-term liquidity, reducing immediate solvency risk. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the quick ratio is a healthy point, but not a decisive reason to be bullish or bearish on the stock.

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: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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.