SYK Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
With a quick ratio of 1.02x, the company holds $1.02 in highly liquid assets — such as cash or receivables — for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year.
Sector Performance
71th percentileSYK
1.07x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
1.02x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 1.02x, the company holds $1.02 in highly liquid assets — such as cash or receivables — for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year.
This places it above the sector median of 0.71x, in the 70th percentile among peers, indicating a stronger-than-average short-term liquidity position. However, no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is not provided, so there is no basis to assess whether this coverage is improving or weakening. The combination of an above-average ratio with an absent trend leaves the liquidity picture stable at a single point in time, neither signaling a new risk nor a clear opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the quick ratio is favorable compared to peers, but the lack of directional data means it does not shift the stock’s risk profile in either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SYK?
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 SYK's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).
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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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1.07x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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