Quick Ratio
Higher than 0% of Technology sector peers
Updated 142h ago
Sector Performance
0th percentilePCTY
0.09x
Sector Median
1.32x
Sector Avg
11.22x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).
Paylocity’s quick ratio of 0.09x means it has only $0.09 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating very low short-term liquidity. This is far below the Technology sector median of 1.34x and places the company at the 0th percentile among its peers, meaning nearly every other sector company has a higher quick ratio. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, so there is no trend data available to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The extremely low level alone signals elevated short-term financial risk, but the absence of trend information makes it impossible to gauge direction. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by highlighting a potential liquidity weakness that could weigh on the stock’s risk profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about PCTY?
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 PCTY's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
PCTY's Quick Ratio of 0.09x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.32x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are PCTY's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: SONY (0.80x), ADBE (0.79x), ASML (0.70x), STEM (0.69x), BILL (0.69x).
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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0.09x
Sector Median
1.32x
Sector Avg
11.22x
How PCTY's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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