Current Ratio
Higher than 30% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 1928h ago
Sector Performance
30th percentileADP
1.04x
Sector Median
1.18x
Sector Avg
2.81x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.04x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, Automatic Data Processing holds $1.04 in short-term assets, indicating a narrow buffer to cover upcoming obligations.
This places ADP below the Industrials sector median of 1.18x, and the company sits at the 30th percentile among its sector peers. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A. Without this trend information, the assessment relies solely on the current level, which shows relatively low liquidity compared to industry peers. A low current ratio can imply higher short-term financial risk, but ADP’s ratio is still above 1.0, meaning assets do cover liabilities. This metric alone does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as other factors may offset the below-median liquidity position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about ADP?
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 ADP's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
ADP's Current Ratio of 1.04x compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.18x, placing it in the 30th percentile.
Who are ADP's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by Current Ratio include: BA (1.18x), AME (1.14x), PWR (1.14x), BLNK (1.23x), ROK (1.09x).
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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1.04x
Sector Median
1.18x
Sector Avg
2.81x
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