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TSLA Quick Ratio Analysis

0.54x

Higher than 45% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Tesla's quick ratio of 0.54x means it has only $0.54 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.

Sector Performance

45th percentile

TSLA

0.54x

Sector Median

0.61x

Sector Avg

2.25x

Prior Period

0.60x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Tesla's quick ratio of 0.54x means it has only $0.54 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.

That is below the sector median of 0.65x, placing Tesla at the 41st percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, so roughly six out of ten peers hold more liquid cushioning. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell by 10.0%, from 0.60x to 0.54x; data for the prior eight quarters is also N/A. A sub-median level combined with a quarterly decline suggests Tesla's short-term liquidity position is tightening, which raises the risk of stress if cash inflows slow or debts mature soon. This does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the ratio is below the sector benchmark but not at a crisis level, and the limited trend data prevents a stronger bearish call.

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 45th 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), PHM (0.54x), YUM (0.49x), TCS (0.45x).

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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.