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FMC Current Ratio Analysis

1.99x

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.99x means FMC has $1.99 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it can cover short-term obligations with a margin of safety.

Sector Performance

77th percentile

FMC

1.99x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.29x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.99x means FMC has $1.99 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it can cover short-term obligations with a margin of safety.

This sits well above the sector median of 1.25x, placing FMC in the 78th percentile among peers. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are reported as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. Because the level is high but the trend is unknown, the main investment takeaway is reduced near-term liquidity risk, yet limited insight into whether that position is improving or weakening. This mixed picture neither raises nor lowers the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the strong ratio supports it, while the missing trend data prevents any upgrade or downgrade. Overall, the metric aligns with a neutral stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about FMC?

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 FMC'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.