Quick Ratio
Higher than 40% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 340h ago
Sector Performance
40th percentileLNT
0.34x
Sector Median
0.39x
Sector Avg
0.49x
Deep Analysis
Alliant Energy Corporation’s quick ratio of 0.34x means the company has $0.34 of liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable—for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a modest ability to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
This is slightly below the utilities sector median of 0.36x, placing LNT at the 45th percentile among peer firms. Over the last eight quarters, the overall trend is decreasing, though the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +466.7% jump from 0.06x to 0.34x; year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a quick ratio below the sector median but with a large quarterly improvement suggests short-term liquidity risk is elevated but recently eased, while the longer-term declining trajectory warrants monitoring. This mixed picture—low absolute level with a recent spike and a decreasing multi-year trend—aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither signals a clear strength nor a critical weakness.
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 0.34x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.39x, placing it in the 40th percentile.
Who are LNT's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Quick Ratio include: AES (0.39x), FLNC (0.40x), AEP (0.28x), PCG (0.25x), PEG (0.54x).
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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0.34x
Sector Median
0.39x
Sector Avg
0.49x
How LNT's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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