Middlesex Water CoMSEX +1.78%72 Quick Ratio is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates MSEX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Utilities - Regulated companies, Middlesex Water Co ranks worse than 96.27% on this metric.
Middlesex Water Co has a quick ratio of 0.32. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSEX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.4 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, Middlesex Water Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.07. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.40.
MSEX's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 96.27% of 509
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs MSEX: 0.32
Middlesex Water Co (NAS:MSEX) 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.
Middlesex Water Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Middlesex Water Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middlesex Water Co'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Middlesex Water Co'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.
Middlesex Water Co Quick Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
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.
Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) has a Quick Ratio of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #490 out of 509 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Middlesex Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.32 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.07. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. Middlesex Water Co's value of 0.32 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #490 out of 509 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Middlesex Water Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middlesex Water Co's Quick Ratio compare to YORW and CWCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Middlesex Water Co ranks #490 out of 509 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Middlesex Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.01. Middlesex Water Co's value of 0.32 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Middlesex Water Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Middlesex Water Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Quick Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 509 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. Middlesex Water Co's current Quick Ratio of 0.32 is 68.3% 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 Middlesex Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middlesex Water Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.32, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middlesex Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.62, compared to a current price of $57.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.32, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 68.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.01. Middlesex Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX), the current Quick Ratio is 0.32 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 Middlesex Water Co (MSEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middlesex Water Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.62.
GuruFocus considers Middlesex Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSEX:
Quick Ratio: 0.32 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $62.62 vs. price of $57.55 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#490 of 509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The company has two operating segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The regulated business includes collecting and distributing water to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection consumers. The non-regulated business includes contract services for the operation of private water and wastewater systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Regulated segment and from residential customers.
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