Quick Ratio
Higher than 54% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 216h ago
Sector Performance
54th percentileV
0.54x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
Deep Analysis
Visa's quick ratio of 0.54x means the company has $0.54 in highly liquid assets — cash, marketable securities, and receivables — for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a moderate ability to cover near-term debts.
Among Financial Services peers, Visa sits above the sector median of 0.48x, placing in the 54th percentile, so the ratio is slightly better than the typical peer. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters; quarter-over-quarter it fell 19.4% from 0.67x to the current 0.54x, while the year-over-year change is not available. Although the absolute level remains above the sector median, the consistent decline introduces a modest liquidity risk — investors should monitor whether the trend continues or stabilizes. This combination of an above-median level but a downward trajectory aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the metric does not signal immediate trouble but warrants caution, supporting a hold rather than a buy or sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about V?
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 V's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
V's Quick Ratio of 0.54x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.48x, placing it in the 54th percentile.
Who are V's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Quick Ratio include: NAVI (0.45x), PFG (0.44x), SPGI (0.57x), RJF (0.37x), COF (0.35x).
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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0.54x
Sector Median
0.48x
Sector Avg
3.62x
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