MDT Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate bills with cash, marketable securities, and receivables alone, excluding inventory; at 0.68x, MDT holds $0.68 of these quick assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
Sector Performance
47th percentileMDT
0.68x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
2.67x
Prior Period
0.74x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate bills with cash, marketable securities, and receivables alone, excluding inventory; at 0.68x, MDT holds $0.68 of these quick assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This sits below the sector median of 0.71x, placing MDT at the 47th percentile among peers, meaning just under half of comparable companies carry more liquid coverage. The metric is decreasing, falling 8.1% quarter-over-quarter from 0.74x to 0.68x, the only historical comparison available. A below-median level paired with a sharp quarterly drop signals rising near-term liquidity strain, as MDT's buffer to absorb sudden cash needs has visibly th
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.
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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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0.68x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
2.67x
How MDT's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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