INTC Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 123h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, and INTC’s current 0.79x means it has $0.79 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of short-term debt.
Sector Performance
55th percentileINTC
0.79x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
Prior Period
1.37x(Jun 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, and INTC’s current 0.79x means it has $0.79 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of short-term debt.
This is slightly above the sector median of 0.71x, placing INTC in the 54th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quick ratio dropped 42.3% quarter-over-quarter from 1.37x to 0.79x, indicating a sharp contraction in liquidity. While the level is still above the sector median, the steep quarterly decline signals rising short-term risk that could pressure the company if the trend continues. This metric partially contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by adding a bearish signal from the deteriorating liquidity trend, though the level relative to peers tempers the concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about INTC?
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 INTC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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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0.79x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
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