CHRWCAUTIOUS

Current Ratio

1.59x

Higher than 67% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 296h ago

Sector Performance

67th percentile

CHRW

1.59x

Sector Median

1.18x

Sector Avg

2.81x

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Deep Analysis

With a current ratio of 1.59x, CHRW has $1.59 in current assets—like cash and receivables—for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating a comfortable short-term liquidity position.

This ratio exceeds the sector median of 1.18x, placing the company in the 67th percentile among its Industrials peers, meaning it ranks above roughly two-thirds of comparable firms. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, so no trend direction is available for the last eight quarters; only the single current value of 1.59x is provided. Without trend data, the high relative level suggests a stable liquidity buffer, but the absence of movement history limits any assessment of improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because a solid current ratio alone does not offset other potential risks flagged by the platform, and a single snapshot of liquidity cannot confirm financial health.

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 1.18x, placing it in the 67th percentile.

Who are CHRW's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Current Ratio include: BA (1.18x), AME (1.14x), PWR (1.14x), BLNK (1.23x), ROK (1.09x).

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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CHRW

1.59x

Sector Median

1.18x

Sector Avg

2.81x

How CHRW's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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