ATO Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 75% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 2841h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
At 1.00x, Atmos Energy’s current ratio means the company has exactly $1.00 in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year—a balanced but minimal buffer.
Sector Performance
75th percentileATO
1.00x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.90x
Prior Period
1.13x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
At 1.00x, Atmos Energy’s current ratio means the company has exactly $1.00 in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year—a balanced but minimal buffer.
This ratio sits above the utility sector median of 0.86x and places the company in the 55th percentile among peers, indicating slightly better liquidity than half of its sector. The metric shows no available trend data: year-over-year change is N/A, quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values are provided for the last eight quarters. Without a trend, the combination of a 1.00x current ratio—which is neither weak nor strong—offers no clear signal about improving or deteriorating liquidity, making it a neutral input for risk assessment. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it reflects adequate but unremarkable coverage that neither introduces a red flag nor a clear advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about ATO?
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 ATO's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
ATO's Current Ratio of 1.00x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.73x, placing it in the 75th percentile.
Who are ATO's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Current Ratio include: AES (0.73x), LNT (0.69x), AEE (0.62x), PNW (0.60x), PEG (0.88x).
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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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1.00x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.90x
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