WHR Quick Ratio Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—against its current liabilities, and the current 0.49x means it holds $0.49 of liquid assets for every $1.00 of short-term debt.

That sits well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company at the 29th percentile among peers, so most competitors have a stronger liquidity cushion. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the 8-quarter trend direction is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +53.1%—rising from 0.32x to 0.49x in the latest period. The combination of a low level with a recent sharp improvement suggests liquidity risk is still elevated versus the sector, though the upward move tempers the immediate downside. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the weak absolute position supports caution, while the improving trend prevents a bearish call.

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