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TSLA Quick Ratio Analysis

0.54x

Higher than 44% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 876h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A company's quick ratio measures whether it can cover near-term bills using only its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

44th percentile

TSLA

0.54x

Sector Median

0.61x

Sector Avg

2.44x

Prior Period

0.60x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A company's quick ratio measures whether it can cover near-term bills using only its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—without selling inventory.

Tesla's current quick ratio of 0.54x means it has $0.54 in these liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities. That sits below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.61x, placing Tesla at the 44th percentile among peers, so it is slightly less liquid than the typical sector company. Trend data is not available for this metric, as both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are reported as N/A, and the only historical value shown is the current 0.54x, making it impossible to assess whether Tesla's liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a level modest

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about TSLA?

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 TSLA's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

TSLA's Quick Ratio of 0.54x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.61x, placing it in the 44th percentile.

Who are TSLA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: PDD (0.61x), CZR (0.62x), BBWI (0.67x), PHM (0.54x), FSR (0.69x).

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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.