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What is Millicom International Cellular Quick Ratio?
Millicom International CellularSTU:M4M1 -1.80%63 Quick Ratio is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates STU:M4M1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Millicom International Cellular ranks worse than 78.47% on this metric.
Millicom International Cellular has a quick ratio of 0.60. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Millicom International Cellular's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:M4M1'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.39
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, Millicom International Cellular's highest Quick Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.85.
STU:M4M1's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 78.47% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs STU:M4M1: 0.60
Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) 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.
Millicom International Cellular Quick Ratio Related Terms
Millicom International Cellular Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
STU:M4M1 vs CHTR, GSAT, LUMN: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Millicom International Cellular'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.
Millicom International Cellular Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Millicom International Cellular's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Millicom International Cellular's Quick Ratio falls into.
Millicom International Cellular 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.
* 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.
Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) has a Quick Ratio of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Millicom International Cellular and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Millicom International Cellular's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #288 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Millicom International Cellular's Quick Ratio too high?
Millicom International Cellular's current Quick Ratio of 0.60 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.04. Millicom International Cellular's value of 0.60 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #288 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Millicom International Cellular has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Millicom International Cellular's Quick Ratio compare to CHTR and GSAT?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Millicom International Cellular ranks #288 out of 367 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Millicom International Cellular in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.04. Millicom International Cellular's value of 0.60 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Millicom International Cellular's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Millicom International Cellular 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 1.04, 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. Millicom International Cellular's current Quick Ratio of 0.60 is 42.3% 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 Millicom International Cellular and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Millicom International Cellular's current Quick Ratio is 0.60, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Millicom International Cellular stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.76, compared to a current price of €82.00 — trading 175.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.60, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 42.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.04. Millicom International Cellular's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1), the current Quick Ratio is 0.60 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 Millicom International Cellular (STU:M4M1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Millicom International Cellular stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €82.00 is trading 175.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.76.
GuruFocus considers Millicom International Cellular to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:M4M1:
Quick Ratio: 0.60 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: €29.76 vs. price of €82.00 (175.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#288 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M4M1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Millicom International Cellular Business Description
Millicom offers wireless and fixed-line telecom services primarily in smaller, less developed countries in Latin America. Countries served include Bolivia, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Honduras (67% but not controlled or consolidated in the firm's financial statements). The firm's wireless networks cover about 145 million people, serving nearly 60 million customers. Its fixed-line networks reach 22 million homes, serving about 5.6 million broadband customers. Increasingly, Millicom offers converged packages that include broadband with wireless services. The firm also formed a joint venture to acquire Telefónica's operations in Chile.
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