Quick Ratio
Updated 342h ago
Sector Performance
50th percentileSTX
0.72x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables).
STX’s current ratio of 0.72x is just below the sector median of 0.73x, placing it at the 49th percentile among peers — essentially average. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 6.5%, moving from 0.77x to 0.72x. A level that is already below 1.0x (indicating less than one dollar of liquid assets per dollar of current liabilities) combined with a downward trend points to increasing liquidity risk. This deterioration could pressure the company’s financial flexibility if short-term obligations become due. The overall CAUTIOUS verdict is supported by this quick ratio trend, as the decline reinforces concerns about near-term liquidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about STX?
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 STX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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0.72x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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