WBDCAUTIOUS

Quick Ratio

0.51x

Higher than 6% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 24h ago

Sector Performance

6th percentile

WBD

0.51x

Sector Median

1.51x

Sector Avg

2.57x

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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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WBD

0.51x

Sector Median

1.51x

Sector Avg

2.57x

How WBD's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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