TMUS Quick Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.
Sector Performance
16th percentileTMUS
0.34x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.41x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.
At 0.34x, TMUS has only $0.34 in liquid assets for every $1 of current obligations, which signals limited short-term liquidity. This sits far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 17th percentile among peers, meaning most competitors hold stronger liquid buffers. The trend direction over the last 8 quarters is not available, but the metric fell 17.1% quarter-over-quarter, and the year-over-year change is also not available. The combination of a low level and a sharp recent decline suggests elevated short-term liquidity risk, which could weigh on the stock’s appeal for risk-averse investors. This metric contradicts a NEUTRAL overall verdict, because the weak and deteriorating quick ratio points to a specific financial vulnerability rather than a balanced picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about TMUS?
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.
Who are TMUS's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: MRNA (0.69x), OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x).
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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.
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0.34x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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