Quick Ratio
Higher than 0% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 13h ago
Sector Performance
0th percentileLNT
0.06x
Sector Median
0.50x
Sector Avg
0.50x
Deep Analysis
LNT's quick ratio of 0.49x means the company has 49 cents in liquid assets for every dollar of current liabilities, indicating limited short-term liquidity cushion.
This ratio slightly exceeds the utilities sector median of 0.48x, placing the company at the 56th percentile among sector peers—a modest advantage but not a strength. The metric has remained flat over the last four quarters at 0.49x, suggesting stable but consistently tight liquidity conditions. For investors, this low quick ratio reflects the capital-intensive nature of utility businesses and their reliance on operational cash flow, though it warrants monitoring during economic downturns or if the company faces unexpected near-term obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about LNT?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
How does LNT's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
LNT's Quick Ratio of 0.06x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.50x, placing it in the 0th percentile.
Who are LNT's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Quick Ratio include: AES (0.39x), ATO (0.61x), AEP (0.28x), PPL (0.72x), FLNC (0.73x).
The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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0.06x
Sector Median
0.50x
Sector Avg
0.50x
How LNT's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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