Quick Ratio
Higher than 95% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
95th percentileSLM
14.59x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
Deep Analysis
SLM Corporation (SLM) has a Quick Ratio of 14.59x as of May 2026.
This places SLM in the 95th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.48x and a sector average of 3.62x. SLM's Quick Ratio is 2939.6% 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 0.48x, placing it in the 95th percentile.
Who are SLM'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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14.59x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
How SLM's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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