WEXCAUTIOUS

WEX Quick Ratio Analysis

0.49x

Updated 164h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables).

Sector Performance

30th percentile

WEX

0.49x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.04x

Prior Period

0.50x(Jun 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables).

At 0.49x, WEX holds only $0.49 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a thin liquidity buffer. Among sector peers, this ratio sits well below the median of 0.71x, placing WEX in the 29th percentile. The year-over-year change is not available, but the metric declined 2.0% quarter over quarter, from 0.50x to 0.49x. The combination of a low ratio and a slight downward trend points to increased short-term liquidity risk, making the stock less suitable for investors seeking financial stability. This directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the weak liquidity position adds to the reasons for caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WEX?

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 WEX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).

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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.