MCO Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 1.19x means MCO has $1.19 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, measuring its ability to cover short-term obligations.
Sector Performance
47th percentileMCO
1.19x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
Prior Period
1.16x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.19x means MCO has $1.19 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, measuring its ability to cover short-term obligations.
This sits slightly below the sector median of 1.25x, placing MCO at the 46th percentile among sector peers, so liquidity is near the middle of the pack. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +2.6%, moving from 1.16x to 1.19x, indicating a small recent improvement. Because the level is just under the sector median and the only observable trend is a modest quarterly gain, the combination points to stable, average liquidity without a clear directional shift. This does not signal a major risk of short-term insolvency, nor does it offer an outsized opportunity relative to peers. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it is neither notably strong nor weak and aligns with a balanced view of the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about MCO?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
Who are MCO's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).
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The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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1.19x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
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