Current Ratio
Higher than 24% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 174h ago
Sector Performance
24th percentileBBY
1.12x
Sector Median
1.44x
Sector Avg
2.69x
Deep Analysis
Best Buy's current ratio of 1.12x means that for every $1 of short-term liabilities, the company holds $1.12 in short-term assets, indicating a modest buffer to cover debts due within a year.
This ratio sits well below the sector median of 1.44x, placing Best Buy in the 24th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers — meaning 76% of competitors have a higher current ratio. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available for this metric, and the trend over the last eight quarters is also not reported, so no directional insight can be drawn. The combination of a below-median current ratio with no trend data implies neither a clear risk of liquidity distress nor a compelling short-term opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the current ratio does not signal a strong advantage or a pressing weakness for the stock.
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: URBN (1.48x), BROS (1.33x), RH (1.13x), QSR (0.99x), TSLA (2.04x).
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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1.12x
Sector Median
1.44x
Sector Avg
2.69x
How BBY's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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