Current Ratio
Updated 534h ago
Sector Performance
38th percentileCOST
1.07x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.07x means Costco has $1.07 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, measuring its short-term liquidity.
This sits below the sector median of 1.21x, placing it in the 37th percentile among peers — indicating less liquidity cushion than most companies in its industry. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn from recent movements. The combination of a below-median ratio with no trend information suggests a moderate liquidity risk, but not an urgent one, as the ratio still exceeds 1.0x. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because Costco’s liquidity is neither exceptionally strong nor dangerously weak relative to its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about COST?
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 COST's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: KEY (0.42x), GEN (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
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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1.07x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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