Arqit QuantumARQQW 41 Quick Ratio is 4.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates ARQQW with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,861 Software companies, Arqit Quantum ranks better than 87.24% 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. Arqit Quantum's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.88.
Arqit Quantum has a quick ratio of 4.88. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arqit Quantum's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARQQW'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 2.42 Max: 5.29
Current: 4.88
During the past 7 years, Arqit Quantum's highest Quick Ratio was 5.29. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 2.42.
ARQQW's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 87.24% of 2861
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs ARQQW: 4.88
Arqit Quantum (NAS:ARQQW) 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.
Arqit Quantum Quick Ratio Related Terms
Arqit Quantum Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arqit Quantum'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Arqit Quantum'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.
Arqit Quantum Quick Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Arqit Quantum's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arqit Quantum'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.
Arqit Quantum's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Arqit Quantum (ARQQW) has a Quick Ratio of 4.88 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Arqit Quantum and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Arqit Quantum's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 5.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #365 out of 2861 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Arqit Quantum's Quick Ratio too high?
Arqit Quantum's current Quick Ratio of 4.88 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 5.29. The Software industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Arqit Quantum's value of 4.88 is 187.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #365 out of 2861 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arqit Quantum has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arqit Quantum's Quick Ratio compare to IIIV and IMXI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Arqit Quantum ranks #365 out of 2861 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Arqit Quantum in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Arqit Quantum's value of 4.88 is 187.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Arqit Quantum's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 5.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Arqit Quantum 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 Software company?
The median Quick Ratio among Software companies is 1.70, based on 2,861 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. Arqit Quantum's current Quick Ratio of 4.88 is 187.1% 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 Arqit Quantum and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arqit Quantum's current Quick Ratio is 4.88, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arqit Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Arqit Quantum (ARQQW) has a current Quick Ratio of 4.88. The current Quick Ratio is 4.88, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 187.1% above the Software industry median of 1.70. Arqit Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Arqit Quantum (ARQQW), the current Quick Ratio is 4.88 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.
Arqit Quantum Inc is a cybersecurity company that has pioneered a symmetric key agreement technology that makes the communications links of any networked device or data at rest secure against current and future forms of cyber attack - even an attack from a quantum computer. The company delivers its symmetric key agreement technology via its product SKA-Platform. The firm operates in one segment, that is, the provision of cybersecurity services. The company operates and generates its revenue from UK.
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