Name: Quick Ratio

Definition: The quick ratio is like an emergency response measure: can the company pay off short-term debts without selling any inventory? It only counts cash, short-term investments, and receivables — assets that can quickly be turned into cash. A healthy quick ratio shows strong liquidity. A very low quick ratio means the company depends on selling inventory to meet short-term obligations — which can be risky if sales unexpectedly slow down.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', CDW's quick ratio was 1.02, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2021' stood at 1.60.
• In '2022', CDW's quick ratio was 1.06, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2022' stood at 1.29. Industry average declined by 0.30 from previous year.
• In '2023', CDW's quick ratio was 1.03, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2023' stood at 1.13. Industry average declined by 0.17 from previous year.
• In '2024', CDW's quick ratio was 1.16, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Catalog/Specialty Distribution in '2024' stood at 1.04. Industry average declined by 0.09 from previous year.
Overall, CDW's quick ratio has steadily improved over the past 4 years.

Formula: Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities

Good Range: Normally between 0.8 and 1.5.