Dycom IndustriesDY +4.05%86 Quick Ratio is 2.46 as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates DY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $266.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Construction companies, Dycom Industries ranks better than 84.32% on this metric.
Dycom Industries has a quick ratio of 2.46. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dycom Industries's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 3.02 Max: 4.29
Current: 2.46
During the past 13 years, Dycom Industries's highest Quick Ratio was 4.29. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 3.02.
DY's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 84.32% of 1786
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.285
vs DY: 2.46
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) 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.
Dycom Industries Quick Ratio Related Terms
Dycom Industries Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dycom Industries'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dycom Industries'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.
Dycom Industries Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dycom Industries's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dycom Industries'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.
Dycom Industries's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Dycom Industries (DY) has a Quick Ratio of 2.46 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Dycom Industries and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.02. Over the past decade, Dycom Industries' Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 4.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #280 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Dycom Industries' Quick Ratio too high?
Dycom Industries' current Quick Ratio of 2.46 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 4.29. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Dycom Industries' value of 2.46 is 91.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #280 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dycom Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dycom Industries' Quick Ratio compare to J and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dycom Industries ranks #280 out of 1786 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Dycom Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Dycom Industries' value of 2.46 is 91.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dycom Industries' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 4.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Dycom Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.29, based on 1,786 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. Dycom Industries's current Quick Ratio of 2.46 is 91.4% 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 Dycom Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dycom Industries's current Quick Ratio is 2.46, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dycom Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries (DY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $266.30, compared to a current price of $483.48 — trading 81.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.46, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 91.4% above the Construction industry median of 1.29. Dycom Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Dycom Industries (DY), the current Quick Ratio is 2.46 as of Apr. 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 Dycom Industries (DY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dycom Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $483.48 is trading 81.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $266.30.
GuruFocus considers Dycom Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DY:
Quick Ratio: 2.46 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.02)
GF Value™: $266.30 vs. price of $483.48 (81.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.4% above the Construction median (#280 of 1786)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dycom Industries Inc is a provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries throughout the United States. The company has two reporting segments: Communications and Building Systems. The Communications segment provides specialty contracting services, including program management, planning; engineering and design; aerial, underground, and wireless construction; maintenance; and fulfillment services for telecommunications and digital infrastructure providers. The Building Systems segment specializes in providing comprehensive building infrastructure solutions, including electrical, energy management, security, and fire safety systems for data centers and other critical facilities. The firm generates key revenue from Communications.
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