Deutsche Telekom AGXSWX:DTE 79 Quick Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DTE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks better than 53.64% on this metric.
Deutsche Telekom AG has a quick ratio of 1.10. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Telekom AG's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DTE'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.87 Max: 1.16
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Deutsche Telekom AG's highest Quick Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.87.
XSWX:DTE's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 53.64% of 371
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs XSWX:DTE: 1.10
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG Quick Ratio Related Terms
Deutsche Telekom AG Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Telekom AG'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom AG'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.
Deutsche Telekom AG Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Deutsche Telekom AG's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Telekom AG'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.
Deutsche Telekom AG'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.
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a Quick Ratio of 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Deutsche Telekom AG's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #172 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Quick Ratio too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Quick Ratio of 1.10 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.16. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 1.10 is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #172 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's Quick Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #172 out of 371 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Deutsche Telekom AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.06. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 1.10 is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Telekom AG's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Deutsche Telekom AG has consistently been above 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 1.06, based on 371 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Quick Ratio of 1.10 is 3.8% above 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Quick Ratio is 1.10, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.91, compared to a current price of CHF25.12 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.10, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 3.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.06. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current Quick Ratio is 1.10 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF25.12 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.91.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:
Quick Ratio: 1.10 (26% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: CHF26.91 vs. price of CHF25.12 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#172 of 371)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
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