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CHRW Current Ratio Analysis

1.59x

Higher than 62% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 1065h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.59x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, CHRW has $1.59 in current assets, indicating it can comfortably cover obligations due within a year.

Sector Performance

62th percentile

CHRW

1.59x

Sector Median

1.21x

Sector Avg

3.48x

Prior Period

1.53x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.59x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, CHRW has $1.59 in current assets, indicating it can comfortably cover obligations due within a year.

This level is above the Industrials sector median of 1.18x, placing CHRW in the 67th percentile among its peers, so it carries more liquidity than most. The ratio has no year-over-year change (N/A) and no quarter-over-quarter change (N/A), providing no trend direction to evaluate momentum. With a high liquidity level but no trend data, the metric suggests a stable buffer against short-term pressures but offers no signal of improving efficiency or risk. This stable, above-median ratio supports a cautious verdict by confirming the company has adequate liquidity, yet the absence of upward movement does not justify a bullish view.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CHRW?

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 CHRW's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

CHRW's Current Ratio of 1.59x compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.21x, placing it in the 62th percentile.

Who are CHRW's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Current Ratio include: MMM (1.24x), BA (1.18x), AME (1.14x), AVY (1.13x), PWR (1.10x).

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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.