Current Ratio

The current ratio of 0.73x means that for every dollar of short-term debt the company owes, it holds only $0.73 in short-term assets, indicating limited ability to cover near-term obligations.

Among utility sector peers, the median current ratio is 0.86x, and AES sits at the 45th percentile, meaning it is slightly below the midpoint but not among the lowest in the group. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available, nor is there any trend data from the last eight quarters, so the direction of this metric cannot be assessed. The combination of a below-median current ratio and a lack of trend information points to a liquidity risk that is present but unmeasured in terms of improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the company’s weak short-term liquidity adds a layer of financial vulnerability that warrants careful monitoring.

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