AMAT Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 63% of Technology sector peers
Updated 2645h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 2.51x means Applied Materials has $2.51 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to pay debts due within a year.
Sector Performance
63th percentileAMAT
2.51x
Sector Median
1.99x
Sector Avg
15.09x
Prior Period
2.71x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 2.51x means Applied Materials has $2.51 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to pay debts due within a year.
This level is above the sector median of 1.95x and places the company in the 63rd percentile among technology peers, suggesting better-than-average liquidity. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no recent directional insight can be drawn. The combination of a high current ratio with no trend information implies that while the absolute liquidity position appears strong, the lack of trend leaves uncertainty about whether this stability is improving or eroding. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the solid liquidity is a positive, but the absence of trend data prevents a more constructive or cautious tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about AMAT?
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 AMAT's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
AMAT's Current Ratio of 2.51x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.99x, placing it in the 63th percentile.
Who are AMAT'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.
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2.51x
Sector Median
1.99x
Sector Avg
15.09x
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