Quick Ratio
Higher than 74% of Technology sector peers
Updated 166h ago
Sector Performance
74th percentileKLIC
2.54x
Sector Median
1.32x
Sector Avg
11.22x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable); a value of 2.54x means Kulicke and Soffa has $2.54 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This is well above the technology sector median of 1.54x, placing the company in the 73rd percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as not available (N/A), so no directional shift can be assessed. The combination of a high quick ratio with no trend data suggests a strong current liquidity position but leaves uncertainty about recent changes. This metric supports the overall BULLISH verdict, as the elevated quick ratio indicates ample short-term financial flexibility and lower immediate default risk compared to the typical sector peer.
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.
How does KLIC's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
KLIC's Quick Ratio of 2.54x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.32x, placing it in the 74th percentile.
Who are KLIC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: ADBE (0.79x), ASML (0.70x), STEM (0.69x), BILL (0.69x), GRAB (0.69x).
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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2.54x
Sector Median
1.32x
Sector Avg
11.22x
How KLIC's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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