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SLM Quick Ratio Analysis

14.59x

Higher than 94% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 3638h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

SLM (SLM) has a Quick Ratio of 14.59x as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

94th percentile

SLM

14.59x

Sector Median

0.41x

Sector Avg

3.94x

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Deep Analysis

SLM (SLM) has a Quick Ratio of 14.59x as of May 2026.

This places SLM in the 94th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.41x and a sector average of 3.94x. SLM's Quick Ratio is 3502.5% 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 SLM?

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 SLM's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

SLM's Quick Ratio of 14.59x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.41x, placing it in the 94th percentile.

Who are SLM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: PFG (0.44x), RJF (0.37x), NAVI (0.45x), PNC (0.35x), COF (0.35x).

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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.