MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Quick Ratio: 1.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is MaltaPost Quick Ratio?

MaltaPost MAL:MTP 60 Quick Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates MAL:MTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, MaltaPost ranks worse than 55.84% 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. MaltaPost's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24.

MaltaPost has a quick ratio of 1.24. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

MAL:MTP' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 1.24   Max: 1.48
Current: 1.24

During the past 13 years, MaltaPost's highest Quick Ratio was 1.48. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.24.

MAL:MTP's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
55.84% of 1010 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.37 vs MAL:MTP: 1.24

MaltaPost  (MAL:MTP) 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.


MaltaPost Quick Ratio Related Terms


MaltaPost Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MaltaPost'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.

MaltaPost Quick Ratio Chart

MaltaPost Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 1.05 1.12 1.24 1.27

MaltaPost Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.18 1.24 1.19 1.27 1.24

MAL:MTP vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, MaltaPost'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.


MaltaPost Quick Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MaltaPost's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MaltaPost's Quick Ratio falls into.


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MaltaPost 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.

MaltaPost's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Sep. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(21.718-0.858)/16.433
=1.27

MaltaPost'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
=(22.5-0.881)/17.441
=1.24

* 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 1.24 mean?
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) has a Quick Ratio of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on MaltaPost and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, MaltaPost's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #564 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is MaltaPost's Quick Ratio too high?
MaltaPost's current Quick Ratio of 1.24 is near median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 1.48. The Transportation industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. MaltaPost's value of 1.24 is 9.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #564 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MaltaPost has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaltaPost's Quick Ratio compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #564 out of 1010 companies for Quick Ratio. This places MaltaPost in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. MaltaPost's value of 1.24 is 9.5% below this benchmark. Historically, MaltaPost's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.37, MaltaPost 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 Transportation company?
The median Quick Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.37, based on 1,010 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. MaltaPost's current Quick Ratio of 1.24 is 9.5% 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 MaltaPost and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaltaPost's current Quick Ratio is 1.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaltaPost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.50, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 9.5% below the Transportation industry median of 1.37. MaltaPost's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP), the current Quick Ratio is 1.24 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.50. GuruFocus considers MaltaPost to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MTP:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.24 (near median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: €0.50 vs. price of €0.50 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.5% below the Transportation median (#564 of 1010)

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


MaltaPost Business Description

Address 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MLT, 1001
MaltaPost PLC is a postal services company. It is the sole universal service provider of postal service in the Maltese islands. The company mainly collects and delivers mail to every address on the island, and operates through a comprehensive retail network of outlets. Mainstream sources of business include Postal, Philatelic, Insurance Commission, and Other. Geographically, it earns revenue through its postal and related services from the International cross-border and the Malta market.
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