CHWY Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 9% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 84h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A current ratio of 0.78x means CHWY has only $0.78 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating it may struggle to cover near-term obligations without external financing.
Sector Performance
9th percentileCHWY
0.78x
Sector Median
1.44x
Sector Avg
3.16x
Prior Period
0.88x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 0.78x means CHWY has only $0.78 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating it may struggle to cover near-term obligations without external financing.
This sits far below the sector median of 1.44x, placing the company in the 10th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers. The trend is not evaluable: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.78x are available. A low level paired with an unknown trend leaves the liquidity risk unquantified—there is no evidence of deterioration, but also no sign of improvement. For investors, this means the company's short-term solvency is a clear watch item, yet without trend data it does not by itself signal a decisive downside. This metric contradicts a bullish outlook but aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the weak liquidity position is offset by the lack of directional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CHWY?
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 CHWY's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
CHWY's Current Ratio of 0.78x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are CHWY's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: BBWI (1.38x), TCS (1.29x), BABA (1.28x), WKHS (1.23x), AMZN (1.18x).
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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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0.78x
Sector Median
1.44x
Sector Avg
3.16x
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