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MCO Quick Ratio Analysis

1.01x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio shows whether a company can cover near-term bills using cash and other highly liquid current assets, and MCO’s 1.01x means it has just enough liquid assets to meet current obligations.

Sector Performance

68th percentile

MCO

1.01x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.96x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This sits above the sector median of 0.71x, placing MCO in the 69th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, and no 8-quarter trend is available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +5.2%, moving from 0.96x to 1.01x. The combination of a liquidity level above peers and recent improvement suggests lower short-term default risk, though

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: 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.