MWH (SOLV Energy) Cash Ratio: 0.38 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is SOLV Energy Cash Ratio?

SOLV Energy MWH -2.23% 16 Cash Ratio is 0.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates MWH with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 443 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SOLV Energy ranks better than 50.11% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.38.

SOLV Energy has a Cash Ratio of 0.38. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MWH' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.38

During the past 4 years, SOLV Energy's highest Cash Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.35.

MWH's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
50.11% of 443 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs MWH: 0.38

SOLV Energy  (NAS:MWH) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


SOLV Energy Cash Ratio Related Terms


SOLV Energy Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SOLV Energy Cash Ratio Chart

SOLV Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
0.00 0.23 0.31 0.44

SOLV Energy Quarterly Data
Dec23 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.20 0.44 0.43 0.38

MWH vs ORA, CWEN, FRVO: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SOLV Energy Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio falls into.


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SOLV Energy Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=394.876/892.839
=0.44

SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=363.968/961.645
=0.38

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.38 mean?
SOLV Energy (MWH) has a Cash Ratio of 0.38 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on SOLV Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, SOLV Energy ranks #221 out of 443 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio too high?
SOLV Energy's current Cash Ratio of 0.38 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.44. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash Ratio is 0.43. SOLV Energy's value of 0.38 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOLV Energy ranks #221 out of 443 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOLV Energy has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOLV Energy's Cash Ratio compare to ORA and CWEN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SOLV Energy ranks #221 out of 443 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts SOLV Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.43. SOLV Energy's value of 0.38 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SOLV Energy's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.43, SOLV Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.43, based on 443 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SOLV Energy's current Cash Ratio of 0.38 is 11.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on SOLV Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOLV Energy's current Cash Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOLV Energy stock overvalued right now?
SOLV Energy (MWH) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.38. The current Cash Ratio is 0.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 11.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.43. SOLV Energy's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SOLV Energy (MWH), the current Cash Ratio is 0.38 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

SOLV Energy Business Description

Address 16680 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA, USA, 92127
SOLV Energy Inc is a provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, including engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repowering. It specializes in designing, building and maintaining utility-scale solar and battery storage projects and related T&D infrastructure. The company's projects include: The Eldorado Solar Project, Gravel Pit Solar Project, and Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project. It operates in one reportable segment which derives revenue through providing EPC, O&M and Development services throughout the Unites Sates. The company derives maximum of revenue from its EPC contracts.
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