ACV AuctionsACVA +3.12%68 Quick Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates ACVA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,337 Vehicles & Parts companies, ACV Auctions ranks better than 68.29% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. ACV Auctions's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47.
ACV Auctions has a quick ratio of 1.47. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACV Auctions's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ACVA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 2.03 Max: 2.76
Current: 1.47
During the past 7 years, ACV Auctions's highest Quick Ratio was 2.76. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 2.03.
ACVA's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 68.29% of 1337
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs ACVA: 1.47
ACV Auctions (NYSE:ACVA) Quick Ratio Explanation
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. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
ACV Auctions Quick Ratio Related Terms
ACV Auctions Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACV Auctions's Quick Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, ACV Auctions's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ACV Auctions Quick Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ACV Auctions's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACV Auctions's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
ACV Auctions's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ACV Auctions (ACVA) has a Quick Ratio of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on ACV Auctions and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, ACV Auctions' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, ACV Auctions ranks #424 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is ACV Auctions' Quick Ratio too high?
ACV Auctions' current Quick Ratio of 1.47 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 2.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. ACV Auctions' value of 1.47 is 38.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACV Auctions ranks #424 out of 1337 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACV Auctions has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACV Auctions' Quick Ratio compare to UXIN and CWH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ACV Auctions ranks #424 out of 1337 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts ACV Auctions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. ACV Auctions' value of 1.47 is 38.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ACV Auctions' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 1.06, ACV Auctions has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Quick Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.06, based on 1,337 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACV Auctions's current Quick Ratio of 1.47 is 38.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on ACV Auctions and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACV Auctions's current Quick Ratio is 1.47, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACV Auctions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACV Auctions (ACVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.50, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 71.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.47, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 38.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.06. ACV Auctions' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACV Auctions (ACVA), the current Quick Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ACV Auctions (ACVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACV Auctions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 71.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.50.
GuruFocus considers ACV Auctions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACVA:
Quick Ratio: 1.47 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.03)
GF Value™: $23.50 vs. price of $6.60 (71.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#424 of 1337)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACV Auctions Inc operates a mobile platform for wholesale car auctions. It provides a digital marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions and data services that offer transparent and accurate vehicle information for customers. Additionally, the company's marketplace platform is supported by remarketing centers in various locations throughout the United States.
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