VODCAUTIOUS

VOD Quick Ratio Analysis

0.46x

Higher than 0% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A quick ratio of 0.46x means Vodafone has only 46 cents of liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

VOD

0.46x

Sector Median

0.79x

Sector Avg

1.76x

Prior Period

1.11x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A quick ratio of 0.46x means Vodafone has only 46 cents of liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.

That places it far below the Communication Services sector median of 0.88x, and the 0th percentile rank indicates every peer in the sector has a higher quick ratio. The trend is not assessable because the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A; no historical values beyond the current 0.46x were provided. The combination of a low absolute level and an unknown trend implies elevated short-term liquidity risk, as there is no evidence of improvement or deterioration to contextualize the ratio. This metric directly supports the overall cautious verdict, since the current liquidity position is weak relative to the sector and offers no offsetting momentum. A non-expert investor should treat the 0.46x quick ratio as a clear warning sign for Vodafone's ability to cover near-term obligations without selling inventory or raising new funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about VOD?

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 VOD's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

VOD's Quick Ratio of 0.46x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are VOD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Communication Services peers by Quick Ratio include: META (0.66x), NFLX (0.91x), GOOGL (0.99x), BIDU (0.53x), TWTR (7.01x).

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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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