Quick Ratio
Updated 222h ago
Sector Performance
3th percentileLOW
0.10x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to cover its immediate liabilities using its most liquid assets (excluding inventory).
At 0.10x, LOW holds only $0.10 in highly liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, a very thin cushion. This figure sits well below the sector median of 0.72x and places LOW in the 3rd percentile among peers, meaning only 3% of sector firms have a lower ratio. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -16.7% shows the ratio dropped from 0.12x to 0.10x over the last quarter. The combination of an already low level and a worsening trend signals elevated liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet near-term obligations without external financing. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it highlights a material weakness that could pressure the stock if cash flow tightens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about LOW?
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 LOW's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), TFC (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (0.13x).
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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0.10x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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