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MRVL Quick Ratio Analysis

2.51x

Higher than 82% of Technology sector peers

Updated 1235h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay its immediate bills using only its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).

Sector Performance

82th percentile

MRVL

2.51x

Sector Median

1.25x

Sector Avg

17.80x

Prior Period

1.50x(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay its immediate bills using only its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).

A quick ratio of 2.51x means MRVL holds $2.51 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Relative to sector peers, MRVL’s ratio stands well above the Technology sector median of 1.28x, placing it in the 78th percentile. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio surged 67.3% from 1.50x to 2.51x. The combination of a high absolute level and a sharp upward trend suggests the company has reduced liquidity risk considerably, though such a rapid increase could also point to an accumulation of idle cash that is not being reinvested. This metric does not contradict the NEUTRAL verdict—strong liquidity supports financial stability, but it does not by itself signal a compelling reason to buy or sell the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MRVL?

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 MRVL's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

MRVL's Quick Ratio of 2.51x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.25x, placing it in the 82th percentile.

Who are MRVL's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Quick Ratio include: APH (1.17x), BR (1.08x), ASAN (1.04x), ORCL (1.00x), AAPL (0.91x).

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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.