Palladyne AIPDYN -2.51%58 Quick Ratio is 7.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates PDYN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,864 Software companies, Palladyne AI ranks better than 93.44% 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. Palladyne AI's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.69.
Palladyne AI has a quick ratio of 7.69. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palladyne AI's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PDYN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.02 Med: 10.56 Max: 51.07
Current: 7.69
During the past 6 years, Palladyne AI's highest Quick Ratio was 51.07. The lowest was 5.02. And the median was 10.56.
PDYN's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 93.44% of 2864
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs PDYN: 7.69
Palladyne AI (NAS:PDYN) 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.
Palladyne AI Quick Ratio Related Terms
Palladyne AI Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palladyne AI'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, Palladyne AI'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.
Palladyne AI Quick Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palladyne AI's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palladyne AI'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.
Palladyne AI'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.
Palladyne AI (PDYN) has a Quick Ratio of 7.69 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Palladyne AI and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 10.56. Over the past decade, Palladyne AI's Quick Ratio has ranged from 5.02 to 51.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Palladyne AI ranks #188 out of 2864 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Palladyne AI's Quick Ratio too high?
Palladyne AI's current Quick Ratio of 7.69 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 10.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.02 to a high of 51.07. The Software industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Palladyne AI's value of 7.69 is 352.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palladyne AI ranks #188 out of 2864 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palladyne AI has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palladyne AI's Quick Ratio compare to ALLT and IIIV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palladyne AI ranks #188 out of 2864 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Palladyne AI in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.70. Palladyne AI's value of 7.69 is 352.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Palladyne AI's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 5.02 to 51.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Palladyne AI 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 2,864 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. Palladyne AI's current Quick Ratio of 7.69 is 352.4% 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 Palladyne AI 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. Palladyne AI's current Quick Ratio is 7.69, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 10.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palladyne AI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palladyne AI (PDYN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.59, compared to a current price of $5.83 — trading 266.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 7.69, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 352.4% above the Software industry median of 1.70. Palladyne AI's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Palladyne AI (PDYN), the current Quick Ratio is 7.69 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 Palladyne AI (PDYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palladyne AI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.83 is trading 266.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.59.
GuruFocus considers Palladyne AI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDYN:
Quick Ratio: 7.69 (27% below median its 10-year median of 10.56)
GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $5.83 (266.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 352.4% above the Software median (#188 of 2864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palladyne AI Corp is a software company focused on autonomy for robotic systems and solutions. Its artificial intelligence and machine learning software seeks to revolutionize the capabilities of robots, enabling them to observe, learn, reason, and act in structured and unstructured environments. AI and ML software platform of the company empowers robots to perceive variations or changes in the real-world environment, enabling them to autonomously maneuver and manipulate objects accurately in response. Palladyne AI software has wide application, including in industries such as automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics and warehousing.
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