Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) Current Ratio: 7.72 (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:0285 Mercury Securities Group Bhd XKLS:0285
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What is Mercury Securities Group Bhd Current Ratio?

Mercury Securities Group Bhd XKLS:0285 34 Current Ratio is 7.72 as of Jan. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0285 with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Capital Markets companies, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks better than 73.77% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 7.72.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd has a current ratio of 7.72. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0285' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44   Med: 7.72   Max: 11.77
Current: 7.72

During the past 7 years, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's highest Current Ratio was 11.77. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 7.72.

XKLS:0285's Current Ratio is ranked better than
73.77% of 690 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.35 vs XKLS:0285: 7.72

Mercury Securities Group Bhd  (XKLS:0285) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


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Mercury Securities Group Bhd Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current 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.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Current Ratio Chart

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.28 6.18 11.77 10.12 10.93

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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XKLS:0285 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.


Mercury Securities Group Bhd Current Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio falls into.


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Mercury Securities Group Bhd Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Oct. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Oct. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Oct. 2025 )
=183.259/16.768
=10.93

Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=196.514/25.455
=7.72

* 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 Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 7.72 mean?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a Current Ratio of 7.72 as of Jan. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 7.72. Over the past decade, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.44 to 11.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #181 out of 690 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio too high?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Current Ratio of 7.72 is near median its 10-year median of 7.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 11.77. The Capital Markets industry median Current Ratio is 2.35. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's value of 7.72 is 228.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #181 out of 690 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury Securities Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Current Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #181 out of 690 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Mercury Securities Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.35. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's value of 7.72 is 228.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.44 to 11.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Mercury Securities Group Bhd has consistently been above 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 Current Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Current Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 2.35, based on 690 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Current Ratio of 7.72 is 228.5% above 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Current Ratio is 7.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a current Current Ratio of 7.72. The current Current Ratio is 7.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 228.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.35. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285), the current Current Ratio is 7.72 as of Jan. 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.

Mercury Securities Group Bhd Business Description

Address Solaris Mont’ Kiara, L-7-2, No. 2 Jalan Solaris, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50480
Mercury Securities Group Bhd is an investment holding company dealing in securities, advising on corporate finance and investment advice. Its services include Stockbroking, Share Margin, Discretionary Financing, Proprietary Trading, Nominees and Custodian Services, Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Sale of Internationally Minted Gold and Silver Bullion Products, and Fund Management activities. Its segments include Stockbroking and Corporate finance. Stockbroking segment that derives the majority of the revenue engages in execution of trades of securities listed on Bursa Securities and foreign stock exchanges mainly in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States of America; margin financing facility services, nominees and custodian and related services; and commodities trading business.
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