Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) Quick Ratio: 0.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


LSE:MRK Marks Electrical Group PLC LSE:MRK
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GF Value £0.57
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What is Marks Electrical Group Quick Ratio?

Marks Electrical Group LSE:MRK 54 Quick Ratio is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRK with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks Electrical Group ranks worse than 63.71% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Marks Electrical Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.

Marks Electrical Group has a quick ratio of 0.61. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MRK' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.54   Max: 0.91
Current: 0.61

During the past 8 years, Marks Electrical Group's highest Quick Ratio was 0.91. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.54.

LSE:MRK's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
63.71% of 1127 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs LSE:MRK: 0.61

Marks Electrical Group  (LSE:MRK) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Marks Electrical Group Quick Ratio Related Terms


Marks Electrical Group Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marks Electrical Group's Quick 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.

Marks Electrical Group Quick Ratio Chart

Marks Electrical Group Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.46 0.79 0.91 0.66 0.61

Marks Electrical Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 0.60 0.66 0.54 0.61

LSE:MRK vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.


Marks Electrical Group Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Marks Electrical Group Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(22.062-13.03)/14.771
=0.61

Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(22.062-13.03)/14.771
=0.61

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.61 mean?
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) has a Quick Ratio of 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #718 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Marks Electrical Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.61 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.91. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Marks Electrical Group's value of 0.61 is 29.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #718 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marks Electrical Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks Electrical Group's Quick Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #718 out of 1127 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Marks Electrical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Marks Electrical Group's value of 0.61 is 29.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Marks Electrical Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Marks Electrical Group 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marks Electrical Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.61 is 29.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks Electrical Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.61, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks Electrical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.57, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.61, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 29.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. Marks Electrical Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK), the current Quick Ratio is 0.61 as of Mar. 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.

Is Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.57. GuruFocus considers Marks Electrical Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MRK:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.61 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: £0.57 vs. price of £0.46 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#718 of 1127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marks Electrical Group Business Description

Address 4 Boston Road, Leicester, GBR, LE4 1AU
Marks Electrical Group PLC sells, delivers, installs, and recycles a wide range of household electrical products. The company offers product categories, which include Cooking, Refrigeration, Washers & Dryers, Dishwashers and Audio-Visual. These products are sourced from UK distributors of the brands, with whom the group maintains direct relationships.
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