KLAC Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 67% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers
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Key Takeaway
KLAC’s quick ratio of 1.09x means the company has $1.09 of liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, showing it can cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
67th percentileKLAC
1.05x
Sector Median
0.81x
Sector Avg
0.97x
Prior Period
1.09x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
KLAC’s quick ratio of 1.09x means the company has $1.09 of liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, showing it can cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
This sits above the sector median of 0.72x and places KLAC in the 74th percentile among sector peers, indicating stronger short-term liquidity than most comparable firms. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no historical direction to confirm whether this liquidity position is improving or deteriorating. The current level is healthy on its own, but without a trend, the main risk is uncertainty about whether this ratio will hold or slip toward the peer median over time. For an investor, the high level offers a cushion against immediate cash-flow stress, yet the lack of trend data limits any forward-looking read on liquidity management. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the solid quick ratio justifies caution against a bearish stance, but nothing here signals a clear catalyst for upside, leaving the stock fairly balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about KLAC?
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.
How does KLAC's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
KLAC's Quick Ratio of 1.05x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 0.81x, placing it in the 67th percentile.
Who are KLAC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Quick Ratio include: QCOM (0.81x), INTC (0.47x), NOW (0.39x), CSCO (0.34x), LRCX (1.84x).
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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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1.05x
Sector Median
0.81x
Sector Avg
0.97x
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