STLDNEUTRAL

STLD Quick Ratio Analysis

1.20x

Updated 361h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets; STLD’s current ratio of 1.20x means it has $1.20 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

78th percentile

STLD

1.20x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.04x

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets; STLD’s current ratio of 1.20x means it has $1.20 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This sits well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing STLD in the 77th percentile among peers, indicating stronger short-term liquidity than most competitors. Trend data is unavailable: both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and no historical trend can be assessed from the single reported value. Without a trend direction, the combination of an above-average quick ratio level alone suggests a conservative liquidity position, which typically reduces near-term financial risk but does not signal a growth opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the strong liquidity relative to peers is positive, but the absence of trend data leaves no reason to shift from a balanced view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about STLD?

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.

Who are STLD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: WM (0.69x), CHD (0.76x), IRM (0.63x), HIMS (0.60x), WMB (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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STLD

1.20x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.04x

How STLD's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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