Quick Ratio
Updated 441h ago
Sector Performance
8th percentileGEN
0.23x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 0.23x, the company has only $0.23 of highly liquid assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities — a very thin cushion.
This places it far below the sector median of 0.73x and in the 8th percentile among peers, meaning 92% of sector companies have stronger liquidity. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -23.3% from the previous 0.30x (year-over-year change not available). The combination of an already low level and a continuing downtrend signals elevated short-term liquidity risk that could pressure the company if cash flows tighten. Because the overall stock verdict is NEUTRAL, this metric contradicts that view by highlighting a material weakness not offset by other positive factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about GEN?
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 GEN's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (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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0.23x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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