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Quick Ratio Calculator
Calculate quick ratio from cash, receivables, marketable securities, and current liabilities.
Formula
Quick ratio
Quick ratio = (cash + receivables + marketable securities) / current liabilities
125,000 quick assets and 90,000 liabilities gives a ratio of 1.39.
FAQs
Why exclude inventory?+
Quick ratio focuses on assets that are usually more liquid than inventory.
Is a higher ratio always better?+
Not always. It depends on industry, payment cycles, and cash strategy.
How does the Quick Ratio Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Quick ratio: Quick ratio = (cash + receivables + marketable securities) / current liabilities. 125,000 quick assets and 90,000 liabilities gives a ratio of 1.39.
What information do I need to use the Quick Ratio Calculator?+
Calculate quick ratio from cash, receivables, marketable securities, and current liabilities.
How accurate is the Quick Ratio Calculator?+
Quick Ratio Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Quick Ratio Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
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How to use the Quick Ratio Calculator
Calculate quick ratio from cash, receivables, marketable securities, and current liabilities. The page also explains the quick ratio and shows a practical example: 125,000 quick assets and 90,000 liabilities gives a ratio of 1.39.
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Enter your details
Enter cash, receivables, marketable securities, and current liabilities, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the quick ratio: Quick ratio = (cash + receivables + marketable securities) / current liabilities.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the quick Ratio Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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