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WM Quick Ratio Analysis

0.69x

Updated 25h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, where a value below 1.0x indicates potential liquidity constraints.

Sector Performance

48th percentile

0.69x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

3.04x

Prior Period

0.80x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, where a value below 1.0x indicates potential liquidity constraints.

WM's current quick ratio of 0.69x is slightly below the sector median of 0.71x, placing the company at the 48th percentile among its peers—meaning it sits just below the middle of the group. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data are available, so no trend direction can be assessed from the limited history of a single 0.69x value. The combination of a sub-1.0 quick ratio (suggesting some liquidity pressure) and the absence of any trend data leaves the risk picture unclear, offering neither a clear red flag nor a positive signal. This neutral metric profile aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither strengthens nor undermines a balanced view of the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WM?

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 WM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: CHD (0.76x), IRM (0.63x), HIMS (0.60x), WMB (0.59x), UNP (0.59x).

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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.