CUPUF (Caribbean Utilities Co) Quick Ratio: 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median


CUPUF Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd CUPUF
72 GF Score
Price $14.20
GF Value $12.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Caribbean Utilities Co Quick Ratio?

Caribbean Utilities Co CUPUF 72 Quick Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates CUPUF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Utilities - Regulated companies, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks worse than 82.28% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Caribbean Utilities Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

Caribbean Utilities Co has a quick ratio of 0.56. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CUPUF' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.52
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, Caribbean Utilities Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.52. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.76.

CUPUF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
82.28% of 508 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.005 vs CUPUF: 0.56

Caribbean Utilities Co  (OTCPK:CUPUF) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Caribbean Utilities Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Caribbean Utilities Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Caribbean Utilities Co Quick Ratio Chart

Caribbean Utilities Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.98 0.53 1.10 0.62

Caribbean Utilities Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.99 0.81 0.83 0.62 0.56

CUPUF vs NEE, SO, DUK: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Caribbean Utilities Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Caribbean Utilities Co Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(70.025-4.374)/106.001
=0.62

Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(68.533-5.865)/112.475
=0.56

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.56 mean?
Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #418 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Caribbean Utilities Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.56 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.52. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 0.56 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #418 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caribbean Utilities Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Utilities Co's Quick Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #418 out of 508 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Caribbean Utilities Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 0.56 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Caribbean Utilities Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Caribbean Utilities Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.56 is 44.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.56, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.38, compared to a current price of $14.20 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.56, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 44.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. Caribbean Utilities Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.20 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.38. GuruFocus considers Caribbean Utilities Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CUPUF:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.56 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: $12.38 vs. price of $14.20 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#418 of 508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CUPUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caribbean Utilities Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9PF:GermanyCUP.U:Canada
Address 457 North Sound Road, P.O. Box 38, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1101
Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd is the sole supplier of electricity on Grand Cayman. The company uses diesel generation to produce electricity for Grand Cayman. It operates in one business segment, electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and telecommunication, and one geographic area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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