APACAUTIOUS

Current Ratio

0.92x

Higher than 56% of Energy sector peers

Updated 1711h ago

Sector Performance

56th percentile

APA

0.92x

Sector Median

0.90x

Sector Avg

0.99x

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Deep Analysis

With a current ratio of 0.92x, APA Corporation holds only $0.92 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it does not fully cover its near-term obligations with liquid resources.

This places the company slightly above the Energy sector median of 0.91x, ranking at the 55th percentile among its peers. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available, and only a single historical value of 0.92x has been provided, so no trend can be assessed. The absence of a trend leaves the focus on the level: a ratio below 1.0x signals potential liquidity risk, though it is in line with the sector norm. This combination of an already tight liquidity position and no available improvement or deterioration reinforces the need for caution. The current ratio supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as sub-1x coverage for liabilities is a typical warning sign even when in line with industry peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about APA?

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 APA's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

APA's Current Ratio of 0.92x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.90x, placing it in the 56th percentile.

Who are APA's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Energy peers by Current Ratio include: PXD (0.90x), ENB (0.81x), NOVA (0.78x), VTLE (0.78x), SPWR (0.71x).

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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APA

0.92x

Sector Median

0.90x

Sector Avg

0.99x

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