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ROP Quick Ratio Analysis

0.37x

Higher than 29% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 1107h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).

Sector Performance

29th percentile

ROP

0.37x

Sector Median

0.60x

Sector Avg

1.83x

Prior Period

0.35x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).

At 0.37x, Roper has only $0.37 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities. That is below the Industrials sector median of 0.61x, placing Roper in the 26th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available (N/A), but the quarter-over-quarter change shows an improvement from 0.35x to 0.37x, a +5.7% increase. The combination of a liquidity level far below the sector median and a modest recent rise suggests a persistent short-term liquidity constraint that is easing slightly. This does not contradict the NEUTRAL verdict, as the low ratio points to elevated liquidity risk while the upward movement provides some offset.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ROP?

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 ROP's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

ROP's Quick Ratio of 0.37x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.60x, placing it in the 29th percentile.

Who are ROP's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Quick Ratio include: MMM (0.60x), PLUG (0.61x), AME (0.59x), RSG (0.54x), AVY (0.67x).

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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.