NTLACAUTIOUS

NTLA Quick Ratio Analysis

1.43x

Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

82th percentile

NTLA

1.43x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.71x

Prior Period

1.88x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—without selling inventory.

At 1.43x, NTLA holds $1.43 of liquid assets for every $1 of short-term obligations, which is a comfortable cushion. This is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing NTLA in the 82nd percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quick ratio fell 23.9% quarter-over-quarter from 1.88x to 1.43x, indicating a sharp recent decline in liquidity. The combination of a still-high level with a fast drop suggests reduced near-term financial flexibility, though the company retains more buffer than most peers. That deterioration adds risk and contradicts any bullish outlook, supporting the overall CAUTIOUS verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about NTLA?

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 NTLA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: MELI (0.11x), LOW (0.10x), DRI (0.09x), NCLH (0.08x), PAYC (0.08x).

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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.