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WAB Quick Ratio Analysis

0.44x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can pay its short-term debts using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables; at 0.44x, WAB covers just 44% of its current liabilities.

Sector Performance

25th percentile

WAB

0.44x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.40x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can pay its short-term debts using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables; at 0.44x, WAB covers just 44% of its current liabilities.

That is below the sector median of 0.72x, placing it in the 25th percentile among peers, meaning most competitors hold more liquid assets per dollar of short-term debt. The trend data is incomplete: year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved by +10.0%, moving from 0.40x to 0.44x. This combination — a low level with a recent positive shift — suggests elevated liquidity risk in the near term, though the upward movement may ease pressure. The improvement is a small counterweight to the weak absolute position, but it does not change the overall risk profile. This metric contradicts a bullish view and aligns with the NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither confirms strong financial safety nor signals a severe deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WAB?

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 WAB'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).

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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WAB

0.44x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

How WAB's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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