XPO Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 65% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1067h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
XPO’s current Quick Ratio of 0.83x means that for every $1 of short-term liabilities, the company has $0.83 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) available to cover them—a measure of short-term financial health.
Sector Performance
65th percentileXPO
0.83x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
1.96x
Deep Analysis
XPO’s current Quick Ratio of 0.83x means that for every $1 of short-term liabilities, the company has $0.83 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) available to cover them—a measure of short-term financial health.
This ratio sits above the Industrials sector median of 0.68x, placing XPO in the 61st percentile among sector peers, indicating slightly better liquidity than most comparable companies. However, because no historical data is available—year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the trend over the last eight quarters is N/A—there is no way to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a ratio above the sector median but with no trend information means the current level provides a modest cushion, but investors cannot evaluate momentum in financial strength. This metric neither contradicts nor strongly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the quick ratio is above average, yet the lack of trend data prevents drawing any directional conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about XPO?
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 XPO's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
XPO's Quick Ratio of 0.83x compares to a Industrials sector median of 0.61x, placing it in the 65th percentile.
Who are XPO's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by Quick Ratio include: PLUG (0.61x), ROK (0.62x), MMM (0.60x), AME (0.59x), AVY (0.67x).
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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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0.83x
Sector Median
0.61x
Sector Avg
1.96x
How XPO's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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