MSCI Quick Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The quick ratio shows how much cash, marketable securities, and receivables MSCI has to cover each dollar of current liabilities; at 0.77x, it has $0.77 of quick assets per $1 of short-term obligations, so it is below the 1x threshold that signals full coverage.
Sector Performance
53th percentileMSCI
0.77x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.78x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio shows how much cash, marketable securities, and receivables MSCI has to cover each dollar of current liabilities; at 0.77x, it has $0.77 of quick assets per $1 of short-term obligations, so it is below the 1x threshold that signals full coverage.
MSCI’s ratio sits slightly above its sector median of 0.72x and ranks at the 54th percentile among peers, indicating a mid-tier liquidity position. The trend is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -1.3%, with the ratio moving from 0.78x to 0.77x; an eight-quarter trend is not available. The combination of a sub-1.0x level and a quarterly decline suggests a thinner short-term liquidity buffer that could increase funding strain if obligations come due quickly. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS verdict rather than contradicting it, because the ratio is below full coverage and recently lost ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MSCI?
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 MSCI's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).
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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.
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0.77x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
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