QSR Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 74% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 611h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.82x means QSR has $0.82 in liquid assets for every $1 of current obligations due within a year.
Sector Performance
74th percentileQSR
0.82x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.25x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.82x means QSR has $0.82 in liquid assets for every $1 of current obligations due within a year.
That sits above the sector median of 0.68x, placing QSR in the 64th percentile among its consumer cyclical peers. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no evidence of improving or deteriorating liquidity. The level is moderate — above the sector midpoint but still below 1.0x, indicating QSR may need to rely on cash flow or inventory conversion to cover near-term debts. With no trend to confirm direction, the lack of historical context adds uncertainty rather than clarity. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the sub-1.0x quick ratio points to limited liquidity cushion, and the absence of trend information prevents any upgrade in risk assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about QSR?
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 QSR's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
QSR's Quick Ratio of 0.82x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.61x, placing it in the 74th percentile.
Who are QSR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: PDD (0.61x), PHM (0.54x), TSLA (0.54x), YUM (0.49x), TCS (0.45x).
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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.
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0.82x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
2.25x
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