Quick Ratio
Higher than 92% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
92th percentileSCHW
12.41x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
Deep Analysis
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has a Quick Ratio of 12.41x as of May 2026.
This places SCHW in the 92th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.48x and a sector average of 3.62x. SCHW's Quick Ratio is 2485.4% above the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SCHW?
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 SCHW's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
SCHW's Quick Ratio of 12.41x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.48x, placing it in the 92th percentile.
Who are SCHW's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: NAVI (0.45x), PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), COF (0.35x), PNC (0.35x).
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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12.41x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
How SCHW's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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