MDT Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A quick ratio of 0.74x means MDT has 74 cents in its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
Sector Performance
51th percentileMDT
0.74x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.89x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
A quick ratio of 0.74x means MDT has 74 cents in its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
This places the company just above the sector median of 0.72x, at the 51st percentile among peers, so its liquidity is essentially in line with the typical competitor. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, leaving no historical values beyond the current 0.74x to assess direction. With the level near the sector norm but no trend data, the main risk is that liquidity could have deteriorated recently without being captured, while the opportunity is that current coverage is adequate versus peers. Because the metric is unremarkable and offers no momentum signal, it neither raises red flags nor highlights a strength. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the quick ratio adds no clear reason to favor or avoid the stock.
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: 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.
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0.74x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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