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FTV Current Ratio Analysis

1.24x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations with short-term assets; at 1.24x, FTV has $1.24 of current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

FTV

1.24x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.71x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations with short-term assets; at 1.24x, FTV has $1.24 of current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This sits just above the sector median of 1.22x, placing FTV at the 51st percentile among sector peers. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose 74.6%, from 0.71x to 1.24x. The combination of a near-median level and a sharp QoQ improvement suggests reduced short-term liquidity risk, though not an exceptional position versus peers. For investors, this supports a neutral risk profile: the company is no longer stretched as it was a quarter earlier, but it also holds no notable liquidity advantage. This metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it signals adequate, average liquidity without a clear bullish or bearish edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about FTV?

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 FTV'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.