IMOCAUTIOUS

IMO Quick Ratio Analysis

1.09x

Updated 1166h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures how many dollars of liquid assets — cash, marketable securities, and receivables — are available to cover each dollar of current liabilities, and IMO's 1.09x means it has $1.09 for every $1.00 of short-term obligations.

Sector Performance

73th percentile

IMO

1.09x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

0.93x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That exceeds the sector median of 0.72x, placing IMO at the 72nd percentile among its peers, so its liquidity position is stronger than most. The metric's year-over-year change and 8-quarter trend are N/A, but quarter-over-quarter it rose 17.2% from 0.93x to 1.09x, showing recent improvement. With both a level above peers and a positive quarter-over-quarter move, near-term liquidity risk looks contained, leaving little urgency driven by this metric. That contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because this specific signal points to lower short-term default risk, though other factors still drive the cautious stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about IMO?

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.