Quick Ratio
Updated 272h ago
Sector Performance
24th percentileMAR
0.42x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term debts using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—excluding inventory.
At 0.42x, MAR holds only $0.42 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, well below the sector median of 0.72x and ranking in the 24th percentile among sector peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio fell 51.7% quarter-over-quarter from 0.87x to 0.42x, a steep drop. A low quick ratio combined with a rapid decline signals elevated liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet near-term obligations without selling inventory or raising capital. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, because poor and worsening liquidity increases the chance of financial strain or the need for external financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MAR?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
Who are MAR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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0.42x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How MAR's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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