Quick Ratio
Updated 390h ago
Sector Performance
48th percentileMTD
0.69x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The Quick Ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
At 0.69x, MTD has less than $0.69 in liquid assets for every $1 of short-term debt, indicating a tight liquidity position. This sits below the sector median of 0.72x, placing MTD at the 47th percentile among peers — slightly weaker than the typical competitor. The year-over-year change is listed as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no trend direction can be assessed from the available data. Without a trend, the current below-median quick ratio alone signals elevated short-term liquidity risk, especially if cash needs arise. This finding directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the low quick ratio adds to concerns about the company’s ability to meet near-term obligations without external financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MTD?
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 MTD'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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0.69x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
How MTD's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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