Quick Ratio
Updated 224h ago
Sector Performance
85th percentileHWM
1.46x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 1.46x, HWM holds $1.46 in highly liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can cover short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.
This is well above the sector median of 0.73x, placing HWM in the 84th percentile among its peers. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both marked as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. Given the strong liquidity level combined with no trend information, the metric suggests a low near-term default risk, offering a defensive buffer but not an indication of improving or deteriorating financial agility. This high quick ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it shows solid short-term financial health without signaling outsized growth or hidden distress that would warrant a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about HWM?
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 HWM'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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1.46x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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