NTAPNEUTRAL

Quick Ratio

0.83x

Updated 105h ago

Sector Performance

58th percentile

NTAP

0.83x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.05x

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio of 0.83x means the company has $0.83 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

This ratio sits above the sector median of 0.73x, placing the company in the 57th percentile among its peers, so it is slightly more liquid than the typical sector firm. However, the metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year data available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -31.4% from 1.21x to 0.83x. The combination of a ratio that is still above the median but rapidly deteriorating suggests increasing short-term liquidity risk, which could offset any opportunity tied to relative sector strength. This downward trend contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the sharp QoQ drop signals a worsening financial position that warrants closer attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about NTAP?

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 NTAP'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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NTAP

0.83x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.05x

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