Current Ratio
Higher than 3% of Energy sector peers
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Sector Performance
3th percentileAR
0.40x
Sector Median
0.90x
Sector Avg
0.99x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; a value of 0.40x means Antero Resources has only $0.40 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating limited liquidity.
This is well below the sector median of 0.91x, placing the company in the 3rd percentile among energy peers—meaning 97% of competitors have stronger short-term liquidity. The trend for this metric is not available, with both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes reported as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. Combining an extremely low current ratio with no trend data suggests a persistent liquidity risk that could amplify financial vulnerability in a downturn, even if the company relies on cash flow from operations rather than current assets. This metric directly contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, as such weak liquidity introduces a material risk that a bull case must address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about AR?
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 AR's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
AR's Current Ratio of 0.40x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.90x, placing it in the 3th percentile.
Who are AR's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Current Ratio include: PXD (0.90x), EPD (0.91x), APA (0.92x), CNQ (0.95x), ENB (0.81x).
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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0.40x
Sector Median
0.90x
Sector Avg
0.99x
How AR's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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