Quick Ratio
Higher than 85% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 97h ago
Sector Performance
85th percentileWING
1.57x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
Deep Analysis
The current quick ratio of 1.57x means Wingstop holds $1.57 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating strong short-term liquidity.
This is nearly double the sector median of 0.75x, placing Wingstop in the 85th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers. No year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, or trend data are available, as the metric is reported only for the current period. The high liquidity level is a risk reducer, but the absence of trend data prevents assessing whether this strength is stable or eroding. This metric supports a cautious verdict only in that it does not contradict it—the strong quick ratio alone is positive, but the overall CAUTIOUS rating likely stems from other factors such as valuation or growth concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WING?
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 WING's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
WING's Quick Ratio of 1.57x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 85th percentile.
Who are WING's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: BALL (0.43x), JD (0.41x), ROL (0.41x), BOOT (0.40x), CPRI (0.39x).
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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1.57x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
How WING's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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