Quick Ratio
Updated 78h ago
Sector Performance
5th percentileULTA
0.18x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts using only its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, receivables).
At 0.18x, ULTA has only $0.18 of liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities — a thin margin. This sits far below the sector median of 0.71x, placing ULTA in the 6th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter decline of -10.0% shows the ratio is worsening. A very low level combined with a downward trend points to increasing liquidity risk, which introduces a potential downside for investors. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the severe shortfall relative to peers and the recent deterioration suggest the stock carries more financial stress than a neutral assessment would imply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ULTA?
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 ULTA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (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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0.18x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How ULTA's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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