Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
58th percentileMRNA
0.83x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations using its most liquid assets (excluding inventory); a value of 0.83x means MRNA has $0.83 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities.
This is above the sector median of 0.72x, placing MRNA in the 58th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is a decline of -62.8%, from 2.23x to 0.83x. While the current ratio is still slightly above the sector median, the sharp quarterly drop signals a material deterioration in liquidity. This combination—modest relative strength but a severe negative trend—elevates short-term financial risk. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the rapid decline in quick ratio points to increasing vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MRNA?
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 MRNA's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (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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0.83x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How MRNA's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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