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PPL Quick Ratio Analysis

0.60x

Higher than 78% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio of 0.60x means PPL has 60 cents of liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every dollar of current liabilities, a snapshot of short-term solvency.

Sector Performance

78th percentile

PPL

0.60x

Sector Median

0.40x

Sector Avg

0.49x

Prior Period

0.72x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio of 0.60x means PPL has 60 cents of liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every dollar of current liabilities, a snapshot of short-term solvency.

This sits above the sector median of 0.40x, placing PPL in the 78th percentile among utility peers. The year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no historical trend is available for this metric. The combination of an above-median level and no trend data implies the investment risk tied to liquidity is limited, but also offers no

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about PPL?

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 PPL's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

PPL's Quick Ratio of 0.60x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.40x, placing it in the 78th percentile.

Who are PPL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Utilities peers by Quick Ratio include: FLNC (0.40x), AES (0.39x), PEG (0.40x), LNT (0.34x), AEP (0.28x).

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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.