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NWSA Quick Ratio Analysis

1.40x

Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) against current liabilities, showing how well a company can pay short-term debts without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

81th percentile

NWSA

1.40x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

1.47x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) against current liabilities, showing how well a company can pay short-term debts without selling inventory.

At 1.40x, NWSA holds $1.40 of liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities. That is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company at the 81st percentile among peers. Trend data is incomplete: year-over-year change is N/A, while quarter-over-quarter change is -4.8%, down from 1.47x to 1.40x. A high liquidity level with a modest quarterly decline implies low near-term default risk, though the pullback offers no reason to expect improving financial flexibility. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the quick ratio is a stabilizing factor, but it does not signal either a clear strength or a developing weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about NWSA?

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 NWSA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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.