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BOX Current Ratio Analysis

1.07x

Higher than 18% of Technology sector peers

Updated 1166h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

BOX’s current ratio of 1.07x shows it has only $1.07 of short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, a narrow liquidity cushion that could strain bill payments if cash flows slow.

Sector Performance

18th percentile

BOX

1.07x

Sector Median

1.99x

Sector Avg

16.56x

Prior Period

1.05x(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

BOX’s current ratio of 1.07x shows it has only $1.07 of short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, a narrow liquidity cushion that could strain bill payments if cash flows slow.

This sits well below the Technology sector median of 1.95x, placing BOX at the 17th percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies carry a much larger buffer. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 1.07x were provided. With a low level and no trend data to confirm improvement or deterioration, the risk is elevated because the company has limited flexibility to absorb unexpected expenses. This combination does not offer an investment opportunity tied to improving liquidity; instead, it points to potential near-term solvency pressure. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the sub-median ratio and missing trend history reinforce the need for conservative expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BOX?

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 BOX's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

BOX's Current Ratio of 1.07x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.99x, placing it in the 18th percentile.

Who are BOX's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Current Ratio include: APH (1.71x), CRWD (1.53x), SMAR (1.51x), ASML (1.36x), ACN (1.34x).

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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.