WBD Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 7% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 313h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a ratio below 1.0x signals potential difficulty meeting immediate liabilities.
Sector Performance
7th percentileWBD
0.51x
Sector Median
0.92x
Sector Avg
1.78x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a ratio below 1.0x signals potential difficulty meeting immediate liabilities.
WBD’s current ratio of 0.51x is well below the Communication Services sector median of 0.91x, placing it in the 12th percentile among peers — indicating a weaker liquidity position than nearly 9 out of 10 comparable firms. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available because only a single historical value (0.51x) has been reported, so no trend can be assessed. The combination of a very low quick ratio and absent trend data means there is no evidence of improvement or deterioration, but the current level alone implies elevated short-term financial risk. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a quick ratio far below both the sector median and the 1.0x threshold highlights a material liquidity concern for investors.
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 0.92x, placing it in the 7th percentile.
Who are WBD's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Quick Ratio include: GOOGL (0.91x), GOOG (0.91x), DASH (0.93x), META (0.87x), ZD (0.84x).
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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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0.51x
Sector Median
0.92x
Sector Avg
1.78x
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