BSX Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 50% of Healthcare sector peers
Updated 245h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its short-term assets; a value of 1.90x means BSX holds $1.90 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating a comfortable liquidity position.
Sector Performance
50th percentileBSX
1.90x
Sector Median
1.90x
Sector Avg
2.42x
Prior Period
1.62x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its short-term assets; a value of 1.90x means BSX holds $1.90 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating a comfortable liquidity position.
Compared to healthcare sector peers, BSX's ratio sits just below the sector median of 2.02x, at the 48th percentile—placing it near the middle of the pack. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change as N/A, and no historical trend for the last eight quarters is provided. Without any trend direction, the single data point of 1.90x offers only a snapshot; it suggests neither a recent improvement nor deterioration in liquidity. The combination of an average level with no observable trend implies a neutral risk profile—no clear opportunity from strengthening liquidity nor immediate concern from weakening. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as BSX's current ratio is in line with peers and does not present an outlier strength or weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about BSX?
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 BSX's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
BSX's Current Ratio of 1.90x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.90x, placing it in the 50th percentile.
Who are BSX's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Healthcare peers by Current Ratio include: BAX (1.95x), RVTY (1.72x), A (2.10x), HIMS (1.69x), DGX (1.59x).
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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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1.90x
Sector Median
1.90x
Sector Avg
2.42x
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