CVX Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A current ratio of 1.09x means CVX has $1.09 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a modest liquidity cushion.
Sector Performance
49th percentileCVX
1.25x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
Prior Period
1.09x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 1.09x means CVX has $1.09 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a modest liquidity cushion.
The sector median is 1.21x, and CVX sits at the 40th percentile among peers, so its liquidity is below the typical company in its group. The trend data is N/A: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no direction can be established from this metric alone. Because the level is below the sector median but not severely stressed, and because there is no trend to confirm deterioration or improvement, the current ratio suggests a moderate, not extreme, liquidity risk. This metric does not directly contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the sub-median ratio adds to caution, but it also does not drive that caution on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about CVX?
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 CVX's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).
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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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1.25x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.61x
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