Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
37th percentilePANW
0.58x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio of 0.58x means that Palo Alto Networks has $0.58 of its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year.
A ratio below 1.0x often signals potential difficulty in covering immediate obligations. Among peers, the sector median is 0.74x, and PANW sits at the 34th percentile — meaning 66% of comparable companies have a higher quick ratio. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters; the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline is -20.5% from 0.73x to 0.58x. A low and falling
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about PANW?
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 PANW'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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0.58x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How PANW's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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