IAC Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 92% of Technology sector peers
Updated 876h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
IAC’s quick ratio of 3.43x means the company holds $3.43 in cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of current liabilities coming due within the next year, indicating it can easily cover short-term obligations.
Sector Performance
92th percentileIAC
3.43x
Sector Median
1.25x
Sector Avg
17.80x
Deep Analysis
IAC’s quick ratio of 3.43x means the company holds $3.43 in cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of current liabilities coming due within the next year, indicating it can easily cover short-term obligations.
This is well above the technology sector median of 1.24x, placing IAC in the 92nd percentile among its peers—a very high relative liquidity position. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both N/A, there is no trend evidence to judge whether this ratio is improving or deteriorating. The combination of an elevated quick ratio with no trend data leaves the stability of this high liquidity unconfirmed, introducing uncertainty about whether it reflects prudent management or simply idle cash. This metric alone supports a more positive view of financial health, which contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on IAC—a cautious rating typically flags some risk, but the quick ratio suggests ample short-term safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about IAC?
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 IAC's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
IAC's Quick Ratio of 3.43x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.25x, placing it in the 92th percentile.
Who are IAC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: APH (1.17x), BR (1.08x), ASAN (1.04x), ORCL (1.00x), AAPL (0.91x).
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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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3.43x
Sector Median
1.25x
Sector Avg
17.80x
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