Quick Ratio

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.

At 0.38x, Jack in the Box has less than $0.38 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a tight liquidity position. This is well below the sector median of 0.75x, placing the stock in the 19th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers. The ratio has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -29.6% from 0.54x; no year-over-year comparison is available. The combination of a low absolute level and a downward trend suggests increased risk that the company could struggle to meet near-term financial obligations. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as deteriorating liquidity raises concerns about financial flexibility.

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