AWK Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 0.37x means the company has only $0.37 in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year—a very low level that indicates potential difficulty covering near-term obligations.
Sector Performance
8th percentileAWK
0.52x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
Prior Period
0.37x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.37x means the company has only $0.37 in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year—a very low level that indicates potential difficulty covering near-term obligations.
Among Utilities sector peers, this 0.37x sits far below the sector median of 0.85x and places the company at the 0th percentile, meaning it has the weakest current ratio of all firms in its group. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, and the only two historical values are 0.37x and a prior 0.00x, providing no meaningful direction. The combination of an extremely low level and a flat trend implies elevated short-term liquidity risk, as the company appears structurally unable to meet liabilities from existing assets—a potential red flag for debt holders or suppliers. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a current ratio this far below the industry norm signals a material financial weakness that warrants a more cautious assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about AWK?
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.
Who are AWK's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).
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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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0.52x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
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