Quick Ratio
Updated 318h ago
Sector Performance
67th percentileMCO
0.96x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 0.96x, MCO holds $0.96 of liquid assets (cash, receivables, and marketable securities) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating near-par coverage of immediate obligations.
This places the company above its sector median of 0.73x, ranking in the 66th percentile among peers. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current period are provided. Without a trend, the absolute level alone suggests a moderate liquidity position—better than most peers but not yet above the 1.0x threshold often considered fully comfortable. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the quick ratio is neither alarmingly low nor clearly strong, and the absence of directional change leaves no basis to upgrade or downgrade the stock’s risk profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MCO?
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 MCO's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (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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0.96x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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