WST Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A quick ratio of 1.79x means the company has $1.79 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
Sector Performance
87th percentileWST
1.79x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 1.79x means the company has $1.79 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
This indicates a comfortable ability to cover short-term obligations without relying on inventory. Compared to sector peers, that level is far above the median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 88th percentile of its peer group. The trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are reported as N/A, and there is no multi-quarter progression to assess. Because the level is strong but the trend is unknown, the main uncertainty is whether this high liquidity is durable or a temporary snapshot. This metric alone does not push the evaluation higher or lower. It supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since a high quick ratio reduces short-term solvency risk but offers no evidence about future growth or profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WST?
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 WST'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.
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1.79x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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