HPQNEUTRAL

HPQ Quick Ratio Analysis

0.33x

Updated 29h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate short-term debts using its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

15th percentile

HPQ

0.33x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.29x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate short-term debts using its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.

At 0.33x, HPQ holds only $0.33 of such assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities. That is far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing HPQ in the 16th percentile among sector peers. The trend is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no last-8-quarter trend direction is provided. A low liquidity level with an unknown direction implies elevated short-term risk, but there is no evidence of deteriorating conditions. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the weak liquidity position is countered by the absence of any trend data to confirm worsening or improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about HPQ?

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 HPQ's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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.