WDC Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate short-term debts using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.85x means WDC has $0.85 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
Sector Performance
58th percentileWDC
0.85x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
1.11x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate short-term debts using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory; a value of 0.85x means WDC has $0.85 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
That level sits above the sector median of 0.72x and ranks in the 60th percentile among peers, indicating slightly better liquidity than most comparable companies. The trend is N/A: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, so there is no reported direction for this metric over the last eight quarters. With a level above the peer median but no trend data, the investment risk is moderate—current liquidity looks adequate, but the lack of historical change leaves no evidence of improving or deteriorating short-term financial flexibility. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the quick ratio is neither exceptionally strong nor concerningly weak, and with no trend to shift the picture, it does not push the stock toward a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WDC?
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 WDC'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).
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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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0.85x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
How WDC's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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