Current Ratio
Higher than 87% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 102h ago
Sector Performance
87th percentileBLK
11.93x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 11.93x measures BlackRock’s ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets — a higher ratio indicates more liquidity.
This is well above the Financial Services sector median of 0.79x, placing BlackRock in the 87th percentile among peers. The trend information is not available (N/A), with both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes listed as N/A. Because the current ratio is extremely high but no trend data exists, the metric signals strong short-term financial health with no insight into direction. A very high current ratio can also suggest inefficient use of assets, but here it likely reflects BlackRock’s large cash and asset base common in asset managers. This level of liquidity supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric is favorable but not enough to shift the balanced view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BLK?
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 BLK's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
BLK's Current Ratio of 11.93x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 87th percentile.
Who are BLK's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Current Ratio include: NAVI (0.75x), AMP (0.70x), SPGI (0.68x), ACGL (0.68x), JPM (0.62x).
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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11.93x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
How BLK's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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