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Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Quick Ratio

: 0.52 (As of Dec. 2023)
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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. Quad/Graphics's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.52.

Quad/Graphics has a quick ratio of 0.52. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quad/Graphics's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

QUAD' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 0.8   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.52

During the past 13 years, Quad/Graphics's highest Quick Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.80.

QUAD's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
92.33% of 1082 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs QUAD: 0.52

Quad/Graphics Quick Ratio Historical Data

The historical data trend for Quad/Graphics'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.

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Quad/Graphics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Quick Ratio
Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.75 0.61 0.56 0.52

Quad/Graphics Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Quick Ratio Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.56 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.52

Competitive Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Quad/Graphics'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.


Quad/Graphics Quick Ratio Distribution

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quad/Graphics's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quad/Graphics's Quick Ratio falls into.



Quad/Graphics 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.

Quad/Graphics's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2023 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(587.7-178.8)/790.8
=0.52

Quad/Graphics's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2023 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(587.7-178.8)/790.8
=0.52

* 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.


Quad/Graphics  (NYSE:QUAD) 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.


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Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
N61 W23044 Harry's Way, Sussex, WI, USA, 53089-3995
Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company primarily operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market.
Executives
Melanie Arlene Huet director 6655 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, ATLANTA GA 30328
Robert H Quadracci officer: Chief Human Resources Officer C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Anthony Staniak officer: Chief Financial Officer QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
Beth-ann Eason director C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Dana B. Gruen officer: General Counsel & Corp Sec C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Donald M Mckenna officer: EVP, Chief Administrative ofcr C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Joshua J Golden officer: Chief Marketing Officer C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
J Joel Quadracci director, officer: Chairman, Pres & CEO QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Julie A Currie officer: EVP and Chief Revenue Officer N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
John S Shiely director 770 NORTH WATER ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
Christopher B Harned director C/O THE CYPRESS GROUP, 65 EAST 55TH ST, 28TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Thomas J Frankowski officer: Chief Operating Officer QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Kelly A Vanderboom officer: EVP & Treasurer QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Jennifer J. Kent officer: EVP of Admin. & Gen. Counsel QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
David J Honan officer: EVP & CFO QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089

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