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GIS Current Ratio Analysis

0.68x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures whether a company can pay its short-term bills using its short-term assets; at 0.68x, GIS has $0.68 of current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

14th percentile

GIS

0.68x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.56x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures whether a company can pay its short-term bills using its short-term assets; at 0.68x, GIS has $0.68 of current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This sits far below the sector median of 1.21x, placing GIS in the 14th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +21.4%, reflecting a move from 0.56x to 0.68x. While the last-8-quarter trend direction is N/A, the available sequential improvement shows some near-term relief. The combination of a still-low level with a rising ratio suggests liquidity risk remains above average, though the QoQ gain lessens immediate pressure. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because GIS’s capability to cover short-term obligations is weak relative to its sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about GIS?

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 GIS'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.