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GLW Current Ratio Analysis

1.81x

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.81x means GLW has $1.81 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to cover short-term obligations.

Sector Performance

73th percentile

GLW

1.81x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.61x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.81x means GLW has $1.81 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to cover short-term obligations.

This sits above the sector median of 1.25x, placing GLW in the 74th percentile among peers, so liquidity is stronger than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +12.4%, moving from 1.61x to 1.81x. With a liquidity level above the sector and rising in the latest quarter, the risk of short-term financial stress appears limited, though the metric alone does not point to a clear upside catalyst. That combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: adequate liquidity is a stabilizing factor, but it does not indicate an especially attractive or risky opportunity on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about GLW?

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 GLW's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), IR (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), 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.