Quick Ratio
Updated 200h ago
Sector Performance
26th percentileINTU
0.45x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The Quick Ratio measures a company's ability to cover its immediate obligations using the most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.
At 0.45x, INTU holds only $0.45 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating limited liquidity. This is below the sector median of 0.72x, placing INTU in the 26th percentile among peers. The metric has been trending downward over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -41.6% (year-over-year change is not available). Combined, the low level and falling trend suggest elevated short-term liquidity risk, which could pressure the company if cash demands rise unexpectedly. This metric contradicts a bullish outlook, but it aligns with the overall neutral verdict by underscoring a risk that tempers any positive investment case.
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: 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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0.45x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How INTU's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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