Current Ratio
Higher than 14% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 80h ago
Sector Performance
14th percentileBDX
0.94x
Sector Median
2.02x
Sector Avg
3.77x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.94x means BDX holds only 94 cents in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities due within a year — a level below 1.0x signals potential difficulty covering near-term obligations.
Among Healthcare sector peers, this reading places BDX at the 14th percentile, well below the sector median of 2.02x, indicating considerably weaker liquidity than most competitors. Because only a single data point is available, the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both marked N/A, so no trend can be assessed from this metric alone. The combination of a low absolute level with no trend direction implies heightened liquidity risk for BDX, as the company operates with a
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BDX?
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 BDX's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
BDX's Current Ratio of 0.94x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 2.02x, placing it in the 14th percentile.
Who are BDX's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Current Ratio include: RARE (2.02x), A (2.10x), BSX (1.90x), EXAS (2.23x), TMO (1.53x).
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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0.94x
Sector Median
2.02x
Sector Avg
3.77x
How BDX's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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