BBYNEUTRAL

BBY Current Ratio Analysis

1.12x

Higher than 24% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 30h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures short-term assets against short-term liabilities; 1.12x means Best Buy has $1.12 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

24th percentile

BBY

1.12x

Sector Median

1.44x

Sector Avg

3.21x

Prior Period

1.11x(Apr 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures short-term assets against short-term liabilities; 1.12x means Best Buy has $1.12 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

That is below the sector median of 1.44x, placing Best Buy in the 24th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both N/A, and no trend direction is available for the last 8 quarters. With a liquidity level below most peers but no trend data, the risk assessment relies only on the current snapshot. The below-median ratio suggests a tighter liquidity position, but it does not alone signal distress. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because it shows a modest shortfall against peers without evidence of deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BBY?

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 BBY's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

BBY's Current Ratio of 1.12x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing it in the 24th percentile.

Who are BBY's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: ROST (1.54x), AEO (1.55x), SE (1.58x), PVH (1.68x), RH (1.13x).

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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.