ELV Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 2064h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 1.48x means the company has $1.48 in current assets—such as cash, inventory, and receivables—for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating a comfortable buffer to cover short-term obligations.
Sector Performance
65th percentileELV
1.48x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.48x means the company has $1.48 in current assets—such as cash, inventory, and receivables—for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating a comfortable buffer to cover short-term obligations.
This ratio sits above the sector median of 1.21x, placing the company in the 64th percentile among its sector peers, meaning it has stronger liquidity than roughly two-thirds of comparable firms. However, year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so no trend data is available to assess whether this liquidity position is improving or weakening. The static level above the median suggests limited immediate pressure from creditors, but the absence of a trend creates uncertainty about the stability of that cushion over time. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the solid relative liquidity provides a defensive buffer, yet the lack of trend information prevents drawing a more positive or negative conclusion about the stock’s risk profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about ELV?
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 ELV'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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1.48x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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