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KLAC Quick Ratio Analysis

1.05x

Higher than 67% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

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 percentile

KLAC

1.05x

Sector Median

0.81x

Sector Avg

0.97x

Prior Period

1.09x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining
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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).

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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KLAC

1.05x

Sector Median

0.81x

Sector Avg

0.97x

How KLAC's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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