Current Ratio
Higher than 28% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 1078h ago
Sector Performance
28th percentileDASH
1.43x
Sector Median
1.85x
Sector Avg
2.83x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.43x means DoorDash has $1.43 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, showing it can cover near-term obligations but with a thinner buffer than the typical company in its sector.
The sector median for Communication Services is 1.85x, placing DoorDash in the 28th percentile among peers, meaning 72% of sector companies have a higher current ratio. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no values exist for the last eight quarters. Without a trend, the metric’s implication depends solely on this single snapshot: a ratio below the sector median suggests higher short-term liquidity risk relative to peers, but not an immediate danger. This below-median current ratio contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, as lower liquidity typically signals greater financial vulnerability, though a single metric does not override the broader analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about DASH?
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 DASH's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
DASH's Current Ratio of 1.43x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 1.85x, placing it in the 28th percentile.
Who are DASH's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by Current Ratio include: BIDU (1.85x), GOOG (1.92x), GOOGL (1.92x), YELP (1.74x), ZD (1.66x).
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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1.43x
Sector Median
1.85x
Sector Avg
2.83x
How DASH's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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