AEO Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 60% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 2123h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 1.55x means that for every $1 of short-term liabilities, American Eagle Outfitters holds $1.55 in current assets, indicating it can comfortably cover near-term obligations.
Sector Performance
60th percentileAEO
1.55x
Sector Median
1.44x
Sector Avg
3.16x
Prior Period
1.52x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.55x means that for every $1 of short-term liabilities, American Eagle Outfitters holds $1.55 in current assets, indicating it can comfortably cover near-term obligations.
This level sits above the sector median of 1.44x and places the company in the 58th percentile among its Consumer Cyclical peers, showing slightly stronger liquidity than the typical company in its group. No trend information is available — the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values are all marked as N/A, so there is no data to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. Without a trend, the combination of a current ratio slightly above the sector median provides a modest buffer against short-term risk, but the lack of directional data limits any conclusion about momentum or vulnerability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the ratio is adequate and above the sector midpoint, but it does not signal a clear advantage or concern in isolation, aligning with a balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about AEO?
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 AEO's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
AEO's Current Ratio of 1.55x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing it in the 60th percentile.
Who are AEO's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: TCS (1.29x), BABA (1.28x), WKHS (1.23x), AMZN (1.18x), JD (1.18x).
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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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1.55x
Sector Median
1.44x
Sector Avg
3.16x
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