Current Ratio
Updated 176h ago
Sector Performance
47th percentileDG
1.17x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its short-term assets; a ratio of 1.17x means DG has $1.17 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This sits slightly below the sector median of 1.20x, placing DG in the 47th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +3.5% improvement from 1.13x to 1.17x. A level just under the median combined with an upward quarterly trend points to modest liquidity risk that is currently being reduced. This mixed picture neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric is close to the peer norm and moving in a favorable direction without being clearly above or below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about DG?
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 DG's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (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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1.17x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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