Quick Ratio
Higher than 17% of Real Estate sector peers
Updated 129h ago
Sector Performance
17th percentileSBAC
0.13x
Sector Median
0.25x
Sector Avg
0.40x
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.13x means SBAC has only $0.13 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating very limited ability to cover near-term debts.
This is well below the Real Estate sector median of 0.25x, placing the company in the 17th percentile among peers—meaning 83% of sector companies have a stronger quick ratio. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the quick ratio fell 13.3% from 0.15x to 0.13x. The combination of an already low level and a declining trend highlights heightened liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without external financing. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because such a weak and worsening quick ratio typically signals a financial vulnerability that warrants a more cautious stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SBAC?
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 SBAC's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
SBAC's Quick Ratio of 0.13x compares to a Real Estate sector median of 0.25x, placing it in the 17th percentile.
Who are SBAC's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Real Estate peers by Quick Ratio include: ARE (0.25x), AMT (0.31x), PSA (0.16x), AVB (0.15x), AMH (0.14x).
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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0.13x
Sector Median
0.25x
Sector Avg
0.40x
How SBAC's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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