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HLT Quick Ratio Analysis

0.55x

Updated 1371h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A quick ratio of 0.55x means HLT holds $0.55 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, a measure of short-term debt-paying ability.

Sector Performance

35th percentile

HLT

0.55x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

0.49x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A quick ratio of 0.55x means HLT holds $0.55 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, a measure of short-term debt-paying ability.

This sits below the sector median of 0.72x, placing HLT in the 37th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +12.2%,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about HLT?

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.

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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.