Quick Ratio
Updated 248h ago
Sector Performance
44th percentileWY
0.66x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts with its most liquid assets; a value of 0.66x means WY has only $0.66 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating potential liquidity pressure.
This sits below the sector median of 0.72x, placing WY in the 43rd percentile among peers — slightly worse than typical but not extreme. Over the last eight quarters the trend is labeled stable, though the year-over-year change is not available and the quarter-over-quarter change plunges -62.5% (from 1.76x to 0.66x). The combination of a below-median level with a steep quarterly drop suggests increased short-term risk, yet the stable multi-year pattern tempers immediate alarm. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the current quick ratio is weak but not critically below sector norms, and the longer-term stability offsets some concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about WY?
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 WY'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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0.66x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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