Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
11th percentileSWK
0.28x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, and SWK's current value of 0.28x means it has only $0.28 in cash and equivalents for every $1 of debt due within a year—a thin liquidity position.
This sits well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing SWK in the 12th percentile among peers. Trend data for the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, as noted by N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn. The combination of a very low ratio with no trend information elevates liquidity risk but leaves future movement unconfirmed. This metric does not directly support the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it highlights a clear weakness; however, without trend context, the verdict remains intact as the assessment balances other factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SWK?
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 SWK's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (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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0.28x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How SWK's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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