Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Quick Ratio: History & Chart

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(PANW)

Software - Infrastructure · Santa Clara, CA

$333.50-3.48 (-1.03%)

Delayed quote: Sep 9, 2026, 10:20 AM EDT

About Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company's core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. It also offers Panorama, a sophisticated security management platform designed for centralized control of these firewall deployments, whether they are physical appliances, virtual instances, or situated in public or private cloud environments. Additionally, the firm provides virtual system upgrades to enhance the capacity of its physical firewall units. Complementing its core products, Palo Alto Networks delivers an extensive range of subscription services. These encompass robust threat prevention, protection against malware and advanced persistent threats, URL filtering, and security for both laptop and mobile devices. Further specialized subscriptions include DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, SaaS security (via API and inline methods), threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Beyond its product and subscription offerings, the company extends various expert services, such as cloud security, secure access solutions, security analytics and automation tools, and specialized cybersecurity consulting, often integrated with threat intelligence. Its professional services cover critical areas like architectural design and planning, system implementation, configuration, and seamless firewall migration. Educational resources, including certifications and both online and in-classroom training, are also available, alongside comprehensive support services. Palo Alto Networks distributes its security solutions both directly and through an extensive network of channel partners. Its diverse clientele primarily comprises medium to large-scale enterprises, service providers, and governmental organizations across a wide array of industries. These sectors include education, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet and media, manufacturing, the broader public sector, and telecommunications. Established in 2005, Palo Alto Networks maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.

Santa Clara, CA

21,491 employees

www.paloaltonetworks.com

Technology / Software - Infrastructure

Sector: Technology
Industry: Software - Infrastructure
CEO: Nikesh Arora

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PANW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.87

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.92

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.86

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.82

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.21

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.40

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.14%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+1.66%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+6.57%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-28.15%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-37.85%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY

1.59

median of 193 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

-45.22%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)	TTM	3Y	5Y
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)	$271.80B	0.87	0.92	0.86	0.82
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs ›	$264.78B	1.81	1.81	1.56	1.24
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vs ›	$288.34B	5.25	5.60	4.15	4.15
SAP SE (SAP)vs ›	$247.67B	1.15	1.15	1.19	1.19
Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET)vs ›	$245.20B	2.59	3.16	3.24	3.52
KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs ›	$242.07B	2.03	1.93	1.71	1.76
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs ›	$237.87B	3.44	2.85	3.21	3.48
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs ›	$217.33B	0.74	0.95	0.92	0.91
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)vs ›	$212.40B	N/A	1.72	1.69	1.84
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs ›	$207.47B	2.62	1.31	1.19	1.21

NAME

MARKET CAP

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

TTM

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

$271.80B

0.87

0.92

0.86

0.82

Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs ›

$264.78B

1.81

1.56

1.24

Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vs ›

$288.34B

5.25

5.60

4.15

SAP SE (SAP)vs ›

$247.67B

1.15

1.19

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET)vs ›

$245.20B

2.59

3.16

3.24

3.52

KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs ›

$242.07B

2.03

1.93

1.71

1.76

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs ›

$237.87B

3.44

2.85

3.21

3.48

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs ›

$217.33B

0.74

0.95

0.92

0.91

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)vs ›

$212.40B

N/A

1.72

1.69

1.84

Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs ›

$207.47B

2.62

1.31

1.19

1.21

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)?

The quick ratio (acid-test) for PANW stock is 0.87.

Is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.87 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.82, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.64–1.04).

What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)?

The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for PANW stock is 0.92.

What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)?

The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PANW stock is 0.86.

What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)?

The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PANW stock is 0.82.

What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)?

The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PANW stock is 1.21.

What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)?

The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PANW stock is 1.40.

DATE	QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-07-31	0.87
2026-04-30	0.86
2026-01-31	1.04
2025-10-31	0.93
2025-07-31	0.89
2025-04-30	0.90
2025-01-31	0.84
2024-10-31	0.84
2024-07-31	0.89
2024-04-30	0.84
2024-01-31	0.83
2023-10-31	0.82
2023-07-31	0.78
2023-04-30	0.74
2023-01-31	0.64
2022-10-31	0.70
2022-07-31	0.77
2022-04-30	0.74
2022-01-31	0.66
2021-10-31	0.68
2021-07-31	0.91
2021-04-30	1.38
2021-01-31	0.98
2020-10-31	1.63
2020-07-31	1.91
2020-04-30	1.29
2020-01-31	1.78
2019-10-31	1.78
2019-07-31	1.78
2019-04-30	1.86
2019-01-31	1.87
2018-10-31	2.10
2018-07-31	1.93
2018-04-30	1.14
2018-01-31	1.19
2017-10-31	1.17
2017-07-31	1.65
2017-04-30	1.80
2017-01-31	1.89
2016-10-31	1.33
2016-07-31	2.09
2016-04-30	1.17
2016-01-31	1.10
2015-10-31	0.96
2015-07-31	1.04
2015-04-30	1.10
2015-01-31	2.08
2014-10-31	2.59
2014-07-31	2.75
2014-04-30	1.21
2014-01-31	2.11
2013-10-31	2.42
2013-07-31	2.57
2013-04-30	2.60
2013-01-31	2.52
2012-10-31	2.77
2012-07-31	3.13
2012-04-30	1.30
2012-01-31	1.30
2011-10-31	0.00
2011-07-31	1.08
2011-04-30	0.00

DATE

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

2026-07-31

0.87

2026-04-30

0.86

2026-01-31

1.04

2025-10-31

0.93

2025-07-31

0.89

2025-04-30

0.90

2025-01-31

0.84

2024-10-31

0.84

2024-07-31

0.89

2024-04-30

0.84

2024-01-31

0.83

2023-10-31

0.82

2023-07-31

0.78

2023-04-30

0.74

2023-01-31

0.64

2022-10-31

0.70

2022-07-31

0.77

2022-04-30

0.74

2022-01-31

0.66

2021-10-31

0.68

2021-07-31

0.91

2021-04-30

1.38

2021-01-31

0.98

2020-10-31

1.63

2020-07-31

1.91

2020-04-30

1.29

2020-01-31

1.78

2019-10-31

1.78

2019-07-31

1.78

2019-04-30

1.86

2019-01-31

1.87

2018-10-31

2.10

2018-07-31

1.93

2018-04-30

1.14

2018-01-31

1.19

2017-10-31

1.17

2017-07-31

1.65

2017-04-30

1.80

2017-01-31

1.89

2016-10-31

1.33

2016-07-31

2.09

2016-04-30

1.17

2016-01-31

1.10

2015-10-31

0.96

2015-07-31

1.04

2015-04-30

1.10

2015-01-31

2.08

2014-10-31

2.59

2014-07-31

2.75

2014-04-30

1.21

2014-01-31

2.11

2013-10-31

2.42

2013-07-31

2.57

2013-04-30

2.60

2013-01-31

2.52

2012-10-31

2.77

2012-07-31

3.13

2012-04-30

1.30

2012-01-31

1.30

2011-10-31

0.00

2011-07-31

1.08

2011-04-30

0.00

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.87

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