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NOVA Quick Ratio Analysis

0.59x

Higher than 60% of Energy sector peers

Updated 3705h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

NOVA (NOVA) has a Quick Ratio of 0.59x as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

NOVA

0.59x

Sector Median

0.52x

Sector Avg

0.54x

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Deep Analysis

NOVA (NOVA) has a Quick Ratio of 0.59x as of May 2026.

This places NOVA in the 60th percentile of the Energy sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.52x and a sector average of 0.54x. NOVA's Quick Ratio is 13.5% above the sector median. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about NOVA?

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 NOVA's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

NOVA's Quick Ratio of 0.59x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.52x, placing it in the 60th percentile.

Who are NOVA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Energy peers by Quick Ratio include: ENB (0.52x), SPWR (0.52x), VTLE (0.45x), APA (0.70x), PXD (0.72x).

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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.