LHX Quick Ratio Analysis

The quick ratio measures liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) available to cover each dollar of current liabilities; at 0.41x, this company has $0.41 for every $1 of short-term obligations.

That is well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing it in the 24th percentile among peers, meaning most competitors hold more liquid cushioning. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose 41.4%, from 0.29x to 0.41x. A low absolute level indicates short-term liquidity strain, yet the sharp recent improvement suggests the pressure is easing. This combination of a weak but improving position points to elevated near-term risk that is gradually reducing, rather than a clear red flag. On balance, the metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the low level is concerning but the positive trend offsets some of that risk.

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