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DVN Current Ratio Analysis

0.72x

Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 0.72x measures a company’s current assets against its current liabilities, meaning it has $0.72 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term debt due within a year.

Sector Performance

15th percentile

DVN

0.72x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.01x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 0.72x measures a company’s current assets against its current liabilities, meaning it has $0.72 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term debt due within a year.

This is far below the sector median of 1.24x, placing DVN in the 15th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies have healthier short-term coverage. The trend shows a year-over-year change that is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter drop is -28.7%, falling from 1.01x to 0.72x in the most recent period. The combination of a level below 1.0x and a steep quarterly decline implies rising liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet near-term obligations without external financing. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because the low absolute level and sharp deterioration point to a more bearish view on short-term financial safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about DVN?

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 DVN'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.