Lumen TechnologiesLTS:0HVP 47 Quick Ratio is 0.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HVP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 56.13% on this metric.
Lumen Technologies has a quick ratio of 0.96. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HVP'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.96 Max: 2.17
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, Lumen Technologies's highest Quick Ratio was 2.17. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.96.
LTS:0HVP's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 56.13% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs LTS:0HVP: 0.96
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) 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.
Lumen Technologies Quick Ratio Related Terms
Lumen Technologies Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
LTS:0HVP vs GSAT, IRDM, LBRDA: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies's Quick Ratio falls into.
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.
Lumen Technologies's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) has a Quick Ratio of 0.96 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Lumen Technologies' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #206 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Lumen Technologies' Quick Ratio too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Quick Ratio of 0.96 is near median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.17. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Lumen Technologies' value of 0.96 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #206 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Quick Ratio compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #206 out of 367 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.05. Lumen Technologies' value of 0.96 is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lumen Technologies' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Lumen Technologies 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.05, based on 367 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. Lumen Technologies's current Quick Ratio of 0.96 is 8.6% 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current Quick Ratio is 0.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.28, compared to a current price of $7.88 — trading 84.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 8.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.05. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP), the current Quick Ratio is 0.96 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.88 is trading 84.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.28.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HVP:
Quick Ratio: 0.96 (near median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: $4.28 vs. price of $7.88 (84.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#206 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HVP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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