SLBNEUTRAL

SLB Quick Ratio Analysis

0.84x

Updated 1011h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

SLB’s quick ratio of 0.84x means the company holds $0.84 in cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of short-term debt due within a year — a level below 1.0x that indicates reliance on inventory or future cash flow to meet near-term obligations.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

SLB

0.84x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

0.82x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Against the sector median of 0.72x, SLB ranks in the 57th percentile, placing it above most peers and showing comparatively stronger short-term liquidity coverage. Trend data is unavailable: year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the prior eight-quarter history are all marked N/A, so no directional shift can be confirmed. The level above the sector median combined with an undetermined trajectory implies a moderate liquidity position that presents neither a pressing cash short

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SLB?

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.

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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.