Quick Ratio

The Quick Ratio is a stringent measurement that indicates whether or not a firm has enough short-term assets to cover its immediate liabilities without selling inventory. The quick ratio is more conservative than the current ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash.

Calculated as: (Current Assets - Inventories ) ÷ Current Liabilities