Quick Ratio
Higher than 64% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 60h ago
Sector Performance
64th percentilePPL
0.72x
Sector Median
0.50x
Sector Avg
0.50x
Deep Analysis
PPL Corporation (PPL) has a Quick Ratio of 0.72x as of May 2026.
This places PPL in the 64th percentile of the Utilities sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.50x and a sector average of 0.50x. PPL's Quick Ratio is 44.0% above the sector median. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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 0.72x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.50x, placing it in the 64th percentile.
Who are PPL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Quick Ratio include: AES (0.39x), ATO (0.61x), AEP (0.28x), FLNC (0.73x), PNW (0.26x).
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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0.72x
Sector Median
0.50x
Sector Avg
0.50x
How PPL's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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