UCAUTIOUS

Quick Ratio

1.86x

Higher than 71% of Technology sector peers

Updated 31h ago

Sector Performance

71th percentile

U

1.86x

Sector Median

1.24x

Sector Avg

12.61x

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Deep Analysis

With a Quick Ratio of 1.86x, the company holds $1.86 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating strong short-term debt-paying ability.

This is above the Technology sector median of 1.25x, placing U in the 70th percentile among peers — a relatively high level of liquidity. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current period are provided. Because the current level is strong but no trend direction can be assessed, there is no immediate risk from deteriorating liquidity, but also no evidence of improving financial flexibility. The high Quick Ratio alone would typically suggest lower short-term financial risk, yet the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock is not supported by this metric — it contradicts the caution, implying other factors (e.g., growth outlook or profitability) are driving that assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about U?

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 U's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

U's Quick Ratio of 1.86x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.24x, placing it in the 71th percentile.

Who are U's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: BOX (0.80x), SONY (0.80x), ADBE (0.79x), ASML (0.70x), STEM (0.69x).

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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U

1.86x

Sector Median

1.24x

Sector Avg

12.61x

How U's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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