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DHR Current Ratio Analysis

1.87x

Updated 192h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.87x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, DHR holds $1.87 in current assets, indicating a comfortable buffer to cover near-term obligations.

Sector Performance

76th percentile

DHR

1.87x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.87x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, DHR holds $1.87 in current assets, indicating a comfortable buffer to cover near-term obligations.

This ratio sits well above the sector median of 1.20x, placing DHR in the 76th percentile among its peers, meaning it has stronger liquidity than three-quarters of comparable companies. The metric shows no trend data, as the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only a single historical value is available. Because the current ratio is notably above the sector median but cannot be evaluated over time, the combination suggests adequate short-term financial health without any directional insight into improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the strong liquidity position is a positive but the absence of trend data prevents a stronger bullish or bearish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about DHR?

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 DHR's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: GEN (0.40x), USB (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), DRI (0.39x), WFC (0.34x).

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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DHR

1.87x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

How DHR's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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