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CHD Current Ratio Analysis

1.22x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.22x means CHD has $1.22 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a basic ability to cover debts due within a year.

Sector Performance

48th percentile

CHD

1.22x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.07x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.22x means CHD has $1.22 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a basic ability to cover debts due within a year.

At 1.20x, the sector median is nearly identical, and CHD ranks at the 51st percentile among peers, placing it right in the middle of the pack. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, so there is no trend to evaluate. Without a trend, only the current level offers insight: the ratio is near the sector average, implying neither a liquidity surplus nor a deficiency. This neutral position supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as the metric does not signal a clear advantage or red flag compared to industry norms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CHD?

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 CHD'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.