QinetiQ GroupQNTQY +9.06%85 Quick Ratio is 1.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates QNTQY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks worse than 64.25% 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. QinetiQ Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02.
QinetiQ Group has a quick ratio of 1.02. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
QNTQY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.05 Max: 1.23
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, QinetiQ Group's highest Quick Ratio was 1.23. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.05.
QNTQY's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 64.25% of 358
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.295
vs QNTQY: 1.02
QinetiQ Group (OTCPK:QNTQY) 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.
QinetiQ Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
QinetiQ Group Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group Quick Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) has a Quick Ratio of 1.02 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 1.23. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #230 out of 358 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Quick Ratio too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.02 is near median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 1.23. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Quick Ratio is 1.30. QinetiQ Group's value of 1.02 is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #230 out of 358 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Quick Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #230 out of 358 companies for Quick Ratio. This places QinetiQ Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.30. QinetiQ Group's value of 1.02 is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 1.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.30, QinetiQ Group has consistently been below 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Quick Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.30, based on 358 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. QinetiQ Group's current Quick Ratio of 1.02 is 21.2% below 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current Quick Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.74, compared to a current price of $25.45 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 21.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.30. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY), the current Quick Ratio is 1.02 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.45 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.74.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQY:
Quick Ratio: 1.02 (near median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: $24.74 vs. price of $25.45 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#230 of 358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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