Moody's Corporation (MCO) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.74
Is Moody's Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Moody's Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.74 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.70, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.43–2.03).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 9.78% above its 12-month average of 1.58.
MCO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
MCO Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
MCO Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
MCO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.58
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.70
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.73
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.79
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.62
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.78%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-3.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+7.22%
MCO Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's Corporation (MCO) | $82.23B | 1.74 | 1.58 | 1.65 | 1.70 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)vs › | $81.64B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vs › | $80.35B | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.15 |
| Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO)vs › | $79.70B | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.93 |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)vs › | $79.67B | 1.02 | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $87.16B | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.41 | 1.41 |
| KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs › | $88.86B | 79.85 | 41.98 | 22.54 | 15.67 |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)vs › | $89.82B | 1.10 | 1.11 | 0.95 | 1.05 |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $91.41B | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.32 |
| Aon plc (AON)vs › | $71.04B | 1.11 | 1.06 | 1.04 | 1.04 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.74
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.74
Includes inventory
Moody's Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Moody's Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.74.
- Is Moody's Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Moody's Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.74 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.70, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.43–2.03).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.58.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.65.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.70.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.73.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.79.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MCO stock is 1.62.
Moody's Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.74 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.03 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.66 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.24 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.60 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.44 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.82 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.56 |
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About Moody's Corporation
Moody's Corporation operates as a global leader in risk assessment, divided into two main segments: Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. Moody's Investors Service is dedicated to issuing credit ratings and providing detailed assessments for a diverse range of debt obligations and the entities that issue them. This encompasses corporate, financial institution, governmental, and structured finance securities across approximately 140 nations. These ratings are made publicly available through press releases, digital media, and real-time financial information systems. Its vast scope includes ratings for thousands of non-financial corporations, financial institutions, public finance issuers, sovereign and sub-sovereign governments, supranational bodies, infrastructure projects, and structured finance deals. The Moody's Analytics segment develops and provides a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to support the risk management needs of institutional participants in financial markets. This includes subscription-based research, data, and analytical tools such as credit ratings, quantitative credit scores, economic forecasts, business intelligence, commercial real estate data, and specialized training and certification programs. Additionally, this segment offers offshore analytical and research services, along with advanced software solutions for risk management. Originally founded in 1900 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company was known as Dun and Bradstreet Company before officially becoming Moody's Corporation in September 2000.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Robert Scott Fauber