Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
30th percentileVZ
0.50x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
Verizon's quick ratio of 0.50x means the company has only $0.50 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year—a measure of short-term liquidity.
This sits below the sector median of 0.71x, placing the company in the 30th percentile among its peers. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.50x were provided. The combination of a quick ratio well below the sector median with no trend visibility suggests a current liquidity weakness that adds uncertainty, making the stock riskier from a solvency standpoint. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it points to a specific financial vulnerability that could pressure the stock if cash flow tightens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about VZ?
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 VZ'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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0.50x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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