The liquidity ratio is a financial ratio that measures if a firm has enough liquid resources – such as cash and accounts receivable – to pay its debts over the next 12 months. It is derived by calculating the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. A value of less than 1.0 is usually considered a source of some concern, though the ratio will vary from industry to industry. The liquidity ratio is also called the ‘acid test’ or ‘quick ratio’ because by excluding inventory it provides a realistic guide to a firm’s solvency. As with all ratios, the trend is more important than any one value. See also Ratio Analysis and Ratio, Current.
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