Quick Ratio
Updated 342h ago
Sector Performance
52th percentileGLW
0.75x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets; a ratio of 0.75x means GLW has $0.75 in quick assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This value exactly matches the sector median of 0.75x, placing the company at the 50th percentile among its peers—right in the middle of the pack. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and there is no trend data available for the last eight quarters, so no directional information can be inferred. With the metric at the sector median and no trend to suggest improvement or deterioration, there is no clear risk or opportunity specifically from this liquidity measure. Since the quick ratio is neither above nor below the sector norm, it neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it aligns perfectly with a balanced assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about GLW?
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 GLW'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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0.75x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How GLW's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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