Quick Ratio
Updated 152h ago
Sector Performance
36th percentileLW
0.57x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).
At 0.57x, LW holds only $0.57 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a lower liquidity buffer. This sits below the sector median of 0.73x, placing LW in the 35th percentile among its peers—meaning 65% of peers have a stronger quick ratio. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values over the last eight quarters are all N/A. The combination of a low quick ratio with no observable trend suggests a current liquidity risk, but the absence of directional movement leaves the future impact unclear. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it highlights a potential weakness but does not alone tip the balance given the lack of trend information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about LW?
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 LW's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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0.57x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How LW's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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