Current Ratio
Updated 78h ago
Sector Performance
56th percentileULTA
1.31x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.31x means ULTA has $1.31 in current assets (cash, inventory, receivables) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating it can comfortably cover its near-term obligations.
This ratio sits above the sector median of 1.20x, placing ULTA in the 57th percentile among its industry peers—better than over half but not an outlier. Trend data is not available, with the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes both reported as N/A, so no directional insight exists. The combination of a level above the sector median and the absence of any trend suggests a stable liquidity position with neither a clear risk nor an opportunity for improvement. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the current ratio is adequate but not exceptional, aligning with a balanced assessment of the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about ULTA?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
Who are ULTA's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: KEY (0.42x), GEN (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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1.31x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How ULTA's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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