LHX Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 505h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
With a quick ratio of 0.29x, the company holds only $0.29 in liquid assets (cash, equivalents, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a very low ability to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
14th percentileLHX
0.29x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
Prior Period
0.34x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 0.29x, the company holds only $0.29 in liquid assets (cash, equivalents, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a very low ability to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
This level places it well below the sector median of 0.72x and in the 13th percentile among peers, meaning it lags 87% of comparable firms in liquidity. Trend data is not available for this metric — the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a deeply sub‑median level with no observed trend implies a high short‑term default risk, but any improvement or deterioration remains unknown. This weak liquidity reading directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it highlights a specific financial vulnerability that would typically warrant a more cautious view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about LHX?
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 LHX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: WM (0.69x), CHD (0.76x), IRM (0.63x), HIMS (0.60x), WMB (0.59x).
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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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0.29x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.04x
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