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BLK Current Ratio Analysis

12.76x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 12.76x means BLK holds $12.76 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a very strong ability to cover near-term obligations.

Sector Performance

98th percentile

BLK

12.76x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

11.93x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 12.76x means BLK holds $12.76 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a very strong ability to cover near-term obligations.

This far exceeds the sector median of 1.24x, placing BLK in the 99th percentile among peers. The metric’s year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter it rose 7.0%, from 11.93x to 12.76x. Because the level is extremely high and moving upward, liquidity risk appears minimal, yet the ratio likely reflects a large cash or liquid asset base relative to current liabilities rather than operational efficiency. That combination reduces immediate balance-sheet stress, but offers no clear catalyst for outperformance. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric indicates safety rather than growth potential, without contradicting the balanced outlook.

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.

Who are BLK's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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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.