DHR Current Ratio Analysis
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 percentileDHR
1.87x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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).
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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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1.87x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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