YEXT Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 13% of Technology sector peers
Updated 769h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Yext’s quick ratio of 0.62x means the company has only $0.62 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating it may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
13th percentileYEXT
0.62x
Sector Median
1.24x
Sector Avg
12.46x
Prior Period
0.94x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
Yext’s quick ratio of 0.62x means the company has only $0.62 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating it may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
This ratio places the firm well below the sector median of 1.34x, landing at the 10th percentile among technology peers, so the majority of competitors hold far more liquidity. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -34.0% from 0.94x to 0.62x reveals a sharp, recent deterioration. Combined, a low quick ratio that is still falling suggests increased short-term liquidity risk, which elevates the chance of financial stress if revenue or cash flow weakens. This metric directly contradicts BriefStock’s overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as the low and declining liquidity level adds a negative pressure that a neutral rating typically does not reflect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about YEXT?
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 YEXT's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
YEXT's Quick Ratio of 0.62x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.24x, placing it in the 13th percentile.
Who are YEXT's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: SMTC (1.24x), NVDA (1.23x), BR (0.85x), SONY (0.80x), GRAB (0.69x).
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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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0.62x
Sector Median
1.24x
Sector Avg
12.46x
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