Jacobs SolutionsJ +0.94%74 Quick Ratio is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates J with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks better than 57.95% on this metric.
Jacobs Solutions has a quick ratio of 1.43. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jacobs Solutions's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
J'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 1.46 Max: 1.97
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, Jacobs Solutions's highest Quick Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.46.
J's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 57.95% of 1786
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.285
vs J: 1.43
Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) 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.
Jacobs Solutions Quick Ratio Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a Quick Ratio of 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #751 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' Quick Ratio too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current Quick Ratio of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 1.97. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Jacobs Solutions' value of 1.43 is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #751 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' Quick Ratio compare to IESC and DY?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #751 out of 1786 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Jacobs Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Jacobs Solutions' value of 1.43 is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Jacobs Solutions 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. Jacobs Solutions's current Quick Ratio of 1.43 is 11.3% 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 Jacobs Solutions 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. Jacobs Solutions's current Quick Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.71, compared to a current price of $122.04 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 11.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.29. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current Quick Ratio is 1.43 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.04 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.71.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
Quick Ratio: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: $133.71 vs. price of $122.04 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% above the Construction median (#751 of 1786)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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