Quick Ratio
Higher than 26% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 23h ago
Sector Performance
26th percentileMELI
0.55x
Sector Median
0.80x
Sector Avg
1.98x
Deep Analysis
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) has a Quick Ratio of 0.55x as of May 2026.
This places MELI in the 26th percentile of the Consumer Cyclical sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.80x and a sector average of 1.98x. MELI's Quick Ratio is 31.3% below the sector median. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MELI?
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.
How does MELI's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
MELI's Quick Ratio of 0.55x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.80x, placing it in the 26th percentile.
Who are MELI's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: CZR (0.62x), CHPT (0.59x), W (0.59x), AEO (0.57x), JACK (0.54x).
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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0.55x
Sector Median
0.80x
Sector Avg
1.98x
How MELI's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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