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What is Quick Ratio?

Quick Ratio A liquidity metric calculated as (current assets minus inventories) divided by current liabilities, measuring a company’s ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on the sale of inventory.

Source: CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

How is “Quick Ratio” Used in Practice?

A quick ratio below 1.0 may signal that a company could struggle to cover its short-term liabilities without selling inventory.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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What is Quick Ratio?

A liquidity metric calculated as (current assets minus inventories) divided by current liabilities, measuring a company’s ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on the sale of inventory.

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