Financial Ratios

Quick Ratio

Definition

What is Quick Ratio?

Liquid current assetsAssets expected to be realised, sold, or used within the normal operating cycle or about one year. divided by current liabilitiesObligations expected to be settled within the normal operating cycle or about one year., commonly excluding inventoryGoods held for sale, production, or consumption in the production process. and prepayments.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

Cash and receivables of ₦900 million against ₦600 million current liabilities give a 1.5 quick ratio.

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