Quick Ratio
Higher than 77% of Energy sector peers
Updated 250h ago
Sector Performance
77th percentileSHEL
0.82x
Sector Median
0.52x
Sector Avg
0.57x
Deep Analysis
The Quick Ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
A ratio of 0.82x means SHEL has $0.82 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, which is below the 1.0x threshold often considered comfortable. Among Energy sector peers, this ratio is higher than the median of 0.55x, placing SHEL in the 74th percentile. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both reported as N/A, and the trend over the last 8 quarters is also N/A, so no directional movement can be assessed. The combination of a ratio above the sector median but below 1.0x, with no trend data, suggests a moderate liquidity position that neither signals alarm nor exceptional strength. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects a level that is typical for capital-intensive energy firms but warrants monitoring if future data show a decline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SHEL?
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 SHEL's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
SHEL's Quick Ratio of 0.82x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.52x, placing it in the 77th percentile.
Who are SHEL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Quick Ratio include: SPWR (0.52x), ENB (0.52x), EPD (0.50x), CNQ (0.58x), NOVA (0.59x).
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
0.52x
Sector Avg
0.57x
How SHEL's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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