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MLM Current Ratio Analysis

1.41x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company's ability to cover short-term obligations with its short-term assets, and MLM's 1.41x means it holds $1.41 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

MLM

1.41x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

2.28x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company's ability to cover short-term obligations with its short-term assets, and MLM's 1.41x means it holds $1.41 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This sits above the sector median of 1.21x, placing MLM at the 59th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio fell 38.2%, dropping from 2.28x to 1.41x in the most recent period. The combination of an above-median level with a sharp quarterly decline suggests MLM still has a reasonable liquidity cushion, but the speed of deterioration warrants attention. This dynamic creates a moderate risk: the company is not facing imminent distress, yet its buffer is thinning. On balance, this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it is neither a clear strength nor a decisive weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about MLM?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are MLM's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.