Quick Ratio
Updated 367h ago
Sector Performance
86th percentileGWW
1.51x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets—cash, receivables, and marketable securities—excluding inventory.
At 1.51x, GWW holds $1.51 of these liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities. This is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing GWW in the 85th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio surged 371.9% quarter-over-quarter from 0.32x in the prior period. The combination of a high current level and a sharp recent increase indicates very strong short-term liquidity, which reduces near-term financial risk. However, the lack of a longer trend and the
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about GWW?
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 GWW'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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1.51x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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