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BIDU Current Ratio Analysis

1.85x

Higher than 40% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 419h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 1.85x means BIDU has $1.85 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can likely cover its obligations due within a year.

Sector Performance

40th percentile

BIDU

1.85x

Sector Median

2.04x

Sector Avg

2.71x

Prior Period

1.76x(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 1.85x means BIDU has $1.85 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can likely cover its obligations due within a year.

This sits above the Communication Services sector median of 1.66x and places the company at the 70th percentile among its peers, showing stronger liquidity than most. Trend direction is N/A, as are the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change; the only historical value provided is 1.85x, so no movement or trajectory can be assessed. The combination of an above-median liquidity level with no trend data suggests a stable near-term financial position, but the lack of change history limits any forward-looking confidence. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because while current liquidity is adequate, the absence of trend information leaves the risk of deterioration unmeasured.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BIDU?

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 BIDU's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

BIDU's Current Ratio of 1.85x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 2.04x, placing it in the 40th percentile.

Who are BIDU's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Communication Services peers by Current Ratio include: META (2.23x), GOOGL (2.72x), NFLX (1.14x), VOD (1.14x), TWTR (7.15x).

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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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