Current Ratio
Higher than 8% of Real Estate sector peers
Updated 73h ago
Sector Performance
8th percentileCUBE
0.15x
Sector Median
0.31x
Sector Avg
2.82x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; CubeSmart’s ratio of 0.15x means it has only $0.15 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating very thin liquidity.
This sits well below the Real Estate sector median of 0.31x and places CubeSmart in the 8th percentile among its peers, meaning 92% of sector companies have a higher current ratio. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both marked as N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn from recent shifts. The combination of a low current ratio and the lack of trend information points to elevated near-term liquidity risk, though such low ratios are somewhat expected in the real estate sector due to heavy reliance on property assets. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the company’s liquidity position is materially weaker than the vast majority of its peers, suggesting a more cautious view may be warranted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CUBE?
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 CUBE's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
CUBE's Current Ratio of 0.15x compares to a Real Estate sector median of 0.31x, placing it in the 8th percentile.
Who are CUBE's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Real Estate peers by Current Ratio include: ARE (0.29x), AMH (0.33x), PSA (0.27x), AVB (0.35x), PLD (0.23x).
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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0.15x
Sector Median
0.31x
Sector Avg
2.82x
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