UPS Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate bills using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
69th percentileUPS
1.03x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
2.67x
Prior Period
1.07x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate bills using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory.
At 1.03x, UPS holds $1.03 of these liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, meaning it has a slim buffer above the breakeven point of 1.0x. This sits well above the sector median of 0.72x and places UPS in the 69th percentile of peers, showing stronger short-term liquidity than most. The metric, however, fell 3.7% quarter-over-quarter from 1.07x to 1.03x, indicating a downward drift, though no year-over-year comparison is available. The combination of an above-median level with a recent decline suggests liquidity risk is moderate and increasing slightly, but still not pressing. This supports the NEUTRAL overall verdict: the cushion
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about UPS?
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.
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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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1.03x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
2.67x
How UPS's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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