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AKAM Current Ratio Analysis

1.99x

Higher than 50% of Technology sector peers

Updated 2741h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.99x means Akamai has $1.99 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its near-term obligations.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

AKAM

1.99x

Sector Median

1.99x

Sector Avg

15.09x

Prior Period

2.06x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.99x means Akamai has $1.99 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can comfortably cover its near-term obligations.

This is slightly above the technology sector median of 1.95x, placing Akamai in the 54th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes for this metric are both listed as N/A, so no trend direction is available. With a current ratio close to the sector median but no trend to assess direction, the metric offers a neutral signal—neither signaling excess liquidity nor a tightening position. This aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict on Akamai, as the current ratio does not present a clear risk or opportunity relative to peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about AKAM?

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 AKAM's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

AKAM's Current Ratio of 1.99x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.99x, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Who are AKAM's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Current Ratio include: BILL (1.66x), CRWD (1.53x), SMAR (1.51x), ASML (1.36x), ACN (1.34x).

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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.