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MAR Quick Ratio Analysis

0.48x

Updated 53h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—against its current liabilities, showing whether it can cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

28th percentile

MAR

0.48x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.42x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

At 0.48x, MAR holds only $0.48 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a level below the sector median of 0.72x and in the 28th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved by 14.3%, rising from 0.42x to 0.48x. A low ratio combined with a recent uptick suggests liquidity risk remains elevated, though the direction is less negative than before. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because the current quick ratio sits well below the sector norm, leaving limited cushion for unexpected obligations.

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: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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.