Quick Ratio
Updated 54h ago
Sector Performance
52th percentileMDT
0.74x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The current Quick Ratio of 0.74x means the company has $0.74 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating it can cover near-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.
This is slightly above the sector median of 0.72x, placing MDT in the 52nd percentile among its peers—essentially in line with the typical industry liquidity profile. No year-on-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, so there is no trend to evaluate; the only historical value is the same 0.74x. The level is modestly adequate but the absence of trend data leaves uncertainty about whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating, introducing a neutral risk assessment. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the quick ratio neither signals a critical strength nor a clear weakness relative to the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MDT?
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 MDT'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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0.74x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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