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PPL Current Ratio Analysis

1.00x

Higher than 75% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets, and a 1.00x value means assets exactly match liabilities due within a year.

Sector Performance

75th percentile

PPL

1.00x

Sector Median

0.73x

Sector Avg

0.90x

Prior Period

1.64x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets, and a 1.00x value means assets exactly match liabilities due within a year.

This sits above the utilities sector median of 0.71x, placing PPL in the 78th percentile among its peers. The trend data is not available, with both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change reported as N/A. Because the level is solid but the direction is unknown, the main risk is uncertainty about whether coverage is improving or weakening. This relative strength supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, since it offsets potential concerns while the missing trend prevents a more confident assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about PPL?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does PPL's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

PPL's Current Ratio of 1.00x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.73x, placing it in the 75th percentile.

Who are PPL's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Utilities peers by Current Ratio include: AES (0.73x), LNT (0.69x), AEE (0.62x), PNW (0.60x), PEG (0.88x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.