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WMB Quick Ratio Analysis

0.27x

Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, such as cash and receivables; a value of 0.27x means WMB holds only $0.27 of these liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

11th percentile

WMB

0.27x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.59x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That level is far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing WMB in the 11th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 54.2%, with the most recent historical values falling from 0.59x to 0.27x. A low and rapidly falling quick ratio indicates that short-term liquidity is tightening, which raises the risk of difficulty meeting near-term bills. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the current liquidity position is weak and deteriorating relative to the recent quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WMB?

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 WMB'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.