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KLIC Quick Ratio Analysis

2.18x

Updated 155h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A quick ratio measures how many dollars of highly liquid assets—like cash and receivables, but not inventory—a company has for every dollar of short-term debt; KLIC’s 2.18x means it holds $2.18 in liquid assets per $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

91th percentile

KLIC

2.18x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.71x

Prior Period

2.54x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

A quick ratio measures how many dollars of highly liquid assets—like cash and receivables, but not inventory—a company has for every dollar of short-term debt; KLIC’s 2.18x means it holds $2.18 in liquid assets per $1 of current liabilities.

That is far above the sector median of 0.72x, placing KLIC in the 91th percentile among sector peers. The overall 8-quarter trend is listed as N/A, the year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -14.2%, with the metric falling from 2.54x to 2.18x. The high level signals ample short-term liquidity, but the recent quarterly drop shows some tightening in that cushion. For investment risk, the level reduces near-term solvency concerns, while the decline suggests monitoring whether liquidity keeps eroding. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the metric points to a safe liquidity position, yet the negative QoQ momentum does not provide a clear reason to be bullish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about KLIC?

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 KLIC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: MELI (0.11x), LOW (0.10x), DRI (0.09x), NCLH (0.08x), PAYC (0.08x).

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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KLIC

2.18x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.71x

How KLIC's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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