Quick Ratio
Higher than 31% of Energy sector peers
Updated 94h ago
Sector Performance
31th percentilePR
0.44x
Sector Median
0.58x
Sector Avg
0.62x
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.44x means that Permian Resources has only $0.44 in cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1.00 of current liabilities coming due within the next year — a low level of short-term liquidity.
This sits below the energy sector median of 0.58x and places the company in the 31st percentile among sector peers, indicating weaker liquidity than roughly two-thirds of its industry. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -27.9% shows a clear deterioration in this metric. The combination of a quick ratio well below 1.0x and a steep quarterly drop points to increased liquidity risk, which could make it harder to meet short-term obligations without new financing. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a weak and worsening quick ratio typically signals a downside risk that would tilt a rating toward caution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about PR?
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 PR's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
PR's Quick Ratio of 0.44x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.58x, placing it in the 31th percentile.
Who are PR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Quick Ratio include: CNQ (0.58x), NOVA (0.59x), ENB (0.53x), SPWR (0.52x), RUN (0.65x).
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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0.44x
Sector Median
0.58x
Sector Avg
0.62x
How PR's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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