Quick Ratio
Higher than 47% of Energy sector peers
Updated 585h ago
Sector Performance
47th percentileSPWR
0.52x
Sector Median
0.52x
Sector Avg
0.57x
Deep Analysis
SunPower's quick ratio of 0.52x means the company has only $0.52 in liquid assets (cash, equivalents, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating a tight liquidity position.
This is below the energy sector median of 0.58x, placing SunPower in the 41st percentile among peers, meaning a majority of sector companies hold more liquid coverage. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 11.9% from 0.59x to 0.52x, showing a recent deterioration in short-term solvency. The combination of a sub-sector-median quick ratio and a double-digit quarterly decline suggests elevated liquidity risk, as the company has fewer resources to meet near-term obligations and the trend is worsening. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock, reinforcing concerns about financial flexibility and potential cash flow strain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SPWR?
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 SPWR's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
SPWR's Quick Ratio of 0.52x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.52x, placing it in the 47th percentile.
Who are SPWR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Quick Ratio include: ENB (0.52x), EPD (0.50x), CNQ (0.58x), NOVA (0.59x), VTLE (0.45x).
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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0.52x
Sector Median
0.52x
Sector Avg
0.57x
How SPWR's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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