WMT Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 0% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 879h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term bills using only its most liquid assets, excluding inventory, and Walmart's current level of 0.20x means it has $0.20 in cash and equivalents per $1 of current liabilities.
Sector Performance
0th percentileWMT
0.20x
Sector Median
0.33x
Sector Avg
0.47x
Prior Period
0.19x(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term bills using only its most liquid assets, excluding inventory, and Walmart's current level of 0.20x means it has $0.20 in cash and equivalents per $1 of current liabilities.
That sits far below the sector median of 0.34x, putting the company at the 0th percentile among Consumer Defensive peers — the lowest liquidity position in the group. The ratio rose from 0.19x in the prior quarter to 0.20x now, a +5.3% quarter-over-quarter gain, while the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a very low absolute level with a small recent improvement points to persistent liquidity pressure that is easing only marginally, making the stock riskier for investors who prioritize balance-sheet strength. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS overall
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WMT?
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 WMT's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
WMT's Quick Ratio of 0.20x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.33x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are WMT's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Quick Ratio include: CPB (0.32x), MO (0.34x), ADM (0.28x), PM (0.42x), KDP (0.24x).
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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.
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0.20x
Sector Median
0.33x
Sector Avg
0.47x
How WMT's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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