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EXPE Current Ratio Analysis

0.80x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 0.80x means EXPE has only $0.80 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating a thin liquidity buffer.

Sector Performance

20th percentile

EXPE

0.80x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.73x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 0.80x means EXPE has only $0.80 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating a thin liquidity buffer.

This sits well below the sector median of 1.24x, placing EXPE in the 20th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies carry a larger cushion. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved by +9.6%, moving up from 0.73x to 0.80x in the most recent period. The combination of a still-sub-1.0 level with a positive quarterly gain suggests near-term liquidity risk remains, though the direction is easing rather than worsening. This pressure is partially offset by improving momentum, but the low percentile rank keeps the stock’s liquidity profile a genuine concern. The metric does not strongly support raising the rating; instead, it aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict by reflecting a risk that is real yet improving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about EXPE?

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 EXPE'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.