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Petco Health and Wellness CoWOOF +2.55%63 Quick Ratio is 0.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates WOOF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,135 Retail - Cyclical companies, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks worse than 87.31% on this metric.
Petco Health and Wellness Co has a quick ratio of 0.29. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petco Health and Wellness Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WOOF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.29
During the past 8 years, Petco Health and Wellness Co's highest Quick Ratio was 0.54. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.30.
WOOF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 87.31% of 1135
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs WOOF: 0.29
Petco Health and Wellness Co (NAS:WOOF) 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Petco Health and Wellness Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Petco Health and Wellness Co'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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Petco Health and Wellness Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petco Health and Wellness Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
Petco Health and Wellness Co 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.
* 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.
Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.29 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Petco Health and Wellness Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #991 out of 1135 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.29 is near median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Petco Health and Wellness Co's value of 0.29 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #991 out of 1135 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petco Health and Wellness Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petco Health and Wellness Co's Quick Ratio compare to HZO and ARKO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Petco Health and Wellness Co ranks #991 out of 1135 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Petco Health and Wellness Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Petco Health and Wellness Co's value of 0.29 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Petco Health and Wellness Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Petco Health and Wellness Co 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,135 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. Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.29 is 66.7% 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petco Health and Wellness Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petco Health and Wellness Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.00, compared to a current price of $2.60 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 66.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. Petco Health and Wellness Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.29 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 Petco Health and Wellness Co (WOOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petco Health and Wellness Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.60 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.00.
GuruFocus considers Petco Health and Wellness Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WOOF:
Quick Ratio: 0.29 (near median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $3.00 vs. price of $2.60 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#991 of 1135)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc is a pet specialty retailer focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its own partners with pet care centers in approximately 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Company also offers an expanded range of consumables, supplies, and services through its website and mobile app.
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