Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
74th percentileVLO
1.08x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term debts using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).
At 1.08x, VLO has $1.08 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a comfortable liquidity cushion. This ratio sits well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing VLO in the 74th percentile among its peers. However, the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, meaning no trend data is available to assess direction. Without a trend, the high relative level suggests a lower risk of short-term cash shortfalls, but provides no signal of improving or deteriorating liquidity. This combination of a strong level with no trend supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the metric is favorable but offers no momentum to shift the view toward bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about VLO?
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 VLO'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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1.08x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How VLO's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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