Quick Ratio
Updated 105h ago
Sector Performance
70th percentileMLM
1.02x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets; a value above 1.0x, like MLM’s current 1.02x, generally indicates adequate short-term liquidity.
Compared to its sector peers, MLM’s ratio sits above the sector median of 0.73x and ranks in the 70th percentile, meaning it has better liquidity than 70% of similar companies. Over the last eight quarters the trend is increasing, with the most recent quarter-over-quarter jump of +410.0% (from 0.20x to 1.02x); year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a ratio slightly above 1.0x and a sharp upward trend suggests that any past liquidity strain has been resolved, reducing near-term risk for investors. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the adequate but not exceptional ratio does not signal a clear competitive advantage or weakness, consistent with a balanced assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MLM?
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 MLM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (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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1.02x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How MLM's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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