VTIQW (VectoIQ Acquisition) Quick Ratio: 0.87 (As of Mar. 2020)

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What is VectoIQ Acquisition Quick Ratio?

VectoIQ Acquisition VTIQW Quick Ratio is 0.87 as of Mar. 2020.

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. VectoIQ Acquisition's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2020 was 0.87.

VectoIQ Acquisition has a quick ratio of 0.87. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

VTIQW's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.57
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

VectoIQ Acquisition  (NAS:VTIQW) 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.


VectoIQ Acquisition Quick Ratio Related Terms


VectoIQ Acquisition Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VectoIQ Acquisition'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.

VectoIQ Acquisition Quick Ratio Chart

VectoIQ Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19
Quick Ratio
1.45 1.06

VectoIQ Acquisition Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.95 4.58 2.38 1.06 0.87

VTIQW vs FPAC, SPAQ, FEAC: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, VectoIQ Acquisition'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.


VectoIQ Acquisition Quick Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio falls into.



VectoIQ Acquisition Quick Ratio Calculation

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.

VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2019 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(0.775-0)/0.733
=1.06

VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2020 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2020 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1.158-0)/1.336
=0.87

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.87 mean?
VectoIQ Acquisition (VTIQW) has a Quick Ratio of 0.87 as of Mar. 2020. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on VectoIQ Acquisition and its competitors.
Is VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio too high?
VectoIQ Acquisition's current Quick Ratio is 0.87. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Quick Ratio is 2.57. VectoIQ Acquisition's value of 0.87 is 66.1% below this industry median.
How does VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio compare to FPAC and SPAQ?
VectoIQ Acquisition's Quick Ratio of 0.87 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.57. VectoIQ Acquisition's value of 0.87 is 66.1% below this benchmark. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 2.57, based on 466 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. VectoIQ Acquisition's current Quick Ratio of 0.87 is 66.1% 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 VectoIQ Acquisition and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VectoIQ Acquisition's current Quick Ratio is 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VectoIQ Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
VectoIQ Acquisition (VTIQW) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.87. The current Quick Ratio is 0.87 and 66.1% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 2.57. 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 VectoIQ Acquisition (VTIQW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.87 as of Mar. 2020. 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.

VectoIQ Acquisition Business Description

Address 1354 Flagler Drive, Mamaroneck, New York, NY, USA, 10543
VectoIQ Acquisition Corp operates as a blank check company. The firm intends to focus its search on the industrial technology, transportation, and smart mobility industries.