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MPC Quick Ratio Analysis

0.86x

Updated 1011h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—where 1.0x indicates full coverage without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

59th percentile

MPC

0.86x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

0.69x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

At 0.86x, MPC falls short of that threshold, meaning it would need inventory sales or external financing to meet near-term obligations. This sits above the sector median of 0.72x, placing MPC at the 58th percentile among peers, a modestly stronger liquidity position than most. The ratio increased from 0.69x to 0.86x, a 24.6% improvement quarter-over-quarter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MPC?

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.