Current Ratio
Higher than 26% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1614h ago
Sector Performance
26th percentileCOF
0.36x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 0.36x means Capital One has only $0.36 of current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, signaling limited short-term liquidity coverage.
This is well below the Financial Services sector median of 0.79x, placing the company in the 26th percentile among peers—indicating weaker liquidity than about three-quarters of its sector. Trend data for the current ratio is not available, with year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters all marked as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a low current ratio with no trend information implies a potential liquidity risk, but without historical context it is unclear whether this level is improving or deteriorating. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low ratio is a negative factor, yet it is common for financial services firms to operate with low current ratios due to their funding structures, preventing a strongly bearish assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about COF?
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 COF's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
COF's Current Ratio of 0.36x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 26th percentile.
Who are COF's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Current Ratio include: NU (0.83x), NAVI (0.75x), AMP (0.70x), SPGI (0.68x), ACGL (0.68x).
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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0.36x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
How COF's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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