JCI Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using only its most liquid assets, such as cash and receivables, excluding inventory; at 0.67x, JCI has $0.67 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
Sector Performance
45th percentileJCI
0.67x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.69x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using only its most liquid assets, such as cash and receivables, excluding inventory; at 0.67x, JCI has $0.67 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This sits below the sector median of 0.72x, placing JCI at the 46th percentile among peers, meaning roughly half of competitors have a higher quick ratio. The trend data is limited: year-over-year change is N/A, while quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 2.9%, from 0.69x to 0.67x in the most recent period. A level close to the sector median combined with a slight quarterly decline suggests a mild increase in liquidity strain, but no acute shortfall. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it aligns with a balanced risk profile where liquidity is adequate but not a strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about JCI?
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 JCI'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.
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0.67x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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