GOOGL Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 80% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 154h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A quick ratio of 0.99x means Alphabet has just under $1 of its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, so it can cover near-term obligations nearly dollar-for-dollar.
Sector Performance
80th percentileGOOGL
0.99x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
1.76x
Prior Period
0.91x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.99x means Alphabet has just under $1 of its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, so it can cover near-term obligations nearly dollar-for-dollar.
Against Communication Services peers, Alphabet sits slightly above the sector median of 0.93x, placing it at the 57th percentile, meaning it has a more comfortable liquidity cushion than a majority of its sector. The eight-quarter trend is not available, and the year-over-year change is also not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a rise of 8.8%, from 0.91x to 0.99x in the most recent period. This combination of a solid absolute level and a recent upward move suggests low near-term liquidity risk, reducing the chance of cash strain in the coming quarters. That level and direction support the overall NEUTRAL verdict—neither signaling a financial red flag nor offering a compelling reason to be more bullish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about GOOGL?
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.
How does GOOGL's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
GOOGL's Quick Ratio of 0.99x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 80th percentile.
Who are GOOGL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Quick Ratio include: META (0.66x), NFLX (0.91x), BIDU (0.53x), VOD (0.46x), TWTR (7.01x).
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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.
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0.99x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
1.76x
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