Quick Ratio
Higher than 82% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 96h ago
Sector Performance
82th percentileSG
1.50x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
Deep Analysis
Sweetgreen's quick ratio of 1.50x means the company holds $1.50 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating ample near-term liquidity.
This compares favorably to the consumer cyclical sector median of 0.75x, placing Sweetgreen in the 82nd percentile among peers. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as "N/A," and there is no historical trend over the last eight quarters. The combination of a strong quick ratio with no trend information suggests the company currently faces minimal short-term liquidity risk, but the absence of directional data prevents any judgment on whether this position is improving or weakening. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the high ratio is a positive point, but without a track record of stability or change it does not tilt the balance toward a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SG?
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 SG's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
SG's Quick Ratio of 1.50x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 82th percentile.
Who are SG's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: BALL (0.43x), JD (0.41x), ROL (0.41x), BOOT (0.40x), CPRI (0.39x).
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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1.50x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
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