Quick Ratio
Higher than 6% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
6th percentileWBD
0.51x
Sector Median
1.51x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
Warner Bros.
Discovery, Inc. (WBD) has a Quick Ratio of 0.51x as of May 2026. This places WBD in the 6th percentile of the Communication Services sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 1.51x and a sector average of 2.57x. WBD's Quick Ratio is 66.2% below the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WBD?
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 WBD's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
WBD's Quick Ratio of 0.51x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 1.51x, placing it in the 6th percentile.
Who are WBD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Quick Ratio include: YELP (1.51x), BIDU (1.49x), NYT (1.44x), GOOGL (1.71x), GOOG (1.71x).
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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0.51x
Sector Median
1.51x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How WBD's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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