VRTX Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate short-term debts with its most liquid assets, and VRTX's 2.10x means it holds $2.10 of cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
Sector Performance
90th percentileVRTX
2.10x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
1.93x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate short-term debts with its most liquid assets, and VRTX's 2.10x means it holds $2.10 of cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
This is well above the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 91st percentile among peers, so liquidity is far stronger than typical competitors. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a rise of +8.8% from 1.93x to 2.10x, indicating improving short-term liquidity over the latest quarter. The high absolute level and recent upward move reduce near-term insolvency risk, but they also suggest cash is being held rather than aggressively deployed into growth opportunities. Because the metric signals financial safety without pointing to a clear catalyst for outperformance, it supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about VRTX?
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 VRTX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).
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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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2.10x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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