INTUNEUTRAL

INTU Quick Ratio Analysis

0.45x

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its current liabilities using its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

26th percentile

INTU

0.45x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.77x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its current liabilities using its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.

At 0.45x, INTU holds only $0.45 in quick assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating a tight liquidity position typical of cash-focused software firms. Among sector peers, this sits far below the 0.71x median, placing the company in the 26th percentile for liquidity coverage. Trend information is unavailable, as the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and prior eight-quarter history are all flagged as N/A, so no directional signal can be derived. The combination of a below-median ratio with no trend data implies a current liquidity risk, but the absence of a negative trajectory prevents assuming deterioration. This metric aligns with the NEUTRAL verdict: the low quick ratio is a concern, yet without trend evidence, it does not justify a bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about INTU?

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 INTU'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.