A Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 59% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 2237h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A current ratio of 2.10x means Agilent has $2.10 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its upcoming obligations.
Sector Performance
59th percentileA
2.10x
Sector Median
1.90x
Sector Avg
2.42x
Prior Period
2.07x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 2.10x means Agilent has $2.10 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its upcoming obligations.
This is slightly above the healthcare sector median of 2.06x, placing Agilent at the 51st percentile among its peers — essentially in the middle of the pack. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also not available, so there is no observable trend from the data provided. Because the current ratio is near the sector median and no trend data exists, the metric suggests neither a material risk nor a clear opportunity on liquidity grounds. This neutral level supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on Agilent, as it does not point to an advantage or a weakness relative to the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about A?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
How does A's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
A's Current Ratio of 2.10x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.90x, placing it in the 59th percentile.
Who are A's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Current Ratio include: BSX (1.90x), BAX (1.95x), RVTY (1.72x), HIMS (1.69x), DGX (1.59x).
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The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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2.10x
Sector Median
1.90x
Sector Avg
2.42x
How A's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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