MSINEUTRAL

MSI Quick Ratio Analysis

0.53x

Updated 633h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate obligations using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables.

Sector Performance

33th percentile

MSI

0.53x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.79x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate obligations using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables.

At 0.53x, MSI has $0.53 of these liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, which is a thin buffer. This sits below the sector median of 0.72x and ranks at the 34th percentile, meaning 66% of sector peers have a higher quick ratio. The trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no direction can be established. The combination of a below-median level with an unknown trend implies a liquidity risk that is present but

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MSI?

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 MSI'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.