Current Ratio
Updated 414h ago
Sector Performance
27th percentileCSCO
0.92x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 0.92x means Cisco has only $0.92 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover debts due within a year.
This sits below the sector median of 1.21x and ranks in the 27th percentile among peers, placing Cisco in the lower tier for liquidity. Because the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with no historical trend available beyond the single value, no directional insight can be drawn from this metric. The low ratio combined with a lack of trend data suggests a liquidity risk—the company is leaning on operational cash flow or external financing to meet near-term obligations. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the weak liquidity position introduces a downside risk that the neutral stance does not fully reflect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CSCO?
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 CSCO'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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0.92x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How CSCO's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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