Quick Ratio
Updated 128h ago
Sector Performance
11th percentileWTW
0.27x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).
At 0.27x, WTW holds only $0.27 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, well below the sector median of 0.72x and ranking in the 11th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -18.2% (from 0.33x to 0.27x) shows the ratio is worsening in the short term. The combination of an already low level and a downward trend signals elevated liquidity risk, which may pressure the company's ability to meet near-term debt obligations without raising cash. This poor metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it adds a clear negative factor that would typically weigh against a balanced rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WTW?
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 WTW's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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0.27x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How WTW's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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