Quick Ratio
Updated 222h ago
Sector Performance
59th percentileGM
0.84x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) – excluding inventory.
GM’s current quick ratio of 0.84x sits above the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 59th percentile among its peers. A year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio rose 95.3% quarter-over-quarter from 0.43x to 0.84x. While the level is above the sector median, it remains below 1.0x, meaning GM’s liquid assets still fall short of its immediate liabilities. The sharp quarterly improvement reduces near-term liquidity risk, yet the sub-1.0x threshold keeps the balance sheet stretched. This combination – a ratio improving from a low base but still under 1.0x – supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict by highlighting persistent, albeit easing, liquidity vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about GM?
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 GM'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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0.84x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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