Quick Ratio
Updated 248h ago
Sector Performance
21th percentileUAL
0.38x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, excluding inventory.
UAL's current quick ratio of 0.38x is well below the sector median of 0.72x, placing it in the 21st percentile among peers, indicating weaker short-term liquidity than most competitors. Trend data is not available, with the year-over-year change listed as N/A and quarter-over-quarter change as N/A. The combination of a low quick ratio and no trend information suggests limited context for assessing whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating, making it difficult to gauge near-term financial risk. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because while the low ratio signals higher vulnerability to cash shortfalls, the lack of trend data prevents a stronger bearish conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about UAL?
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 UAL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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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0.38x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How UAL's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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