GOOGLBULLISH

GOOGL Current Ratio Analysis

1.92x

Higher than 53% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 217h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Alphabet’s current ratio of 1.92x means it has $1.92 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to cover immediate obligations.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

GOOGL

1.92x

Sector Median

1.89x

Sector Avg

2.93x

Prior Period

2.01x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Alphabet’s current ratio of 1.92x means it has $1.92 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to cover immediate obligations.

This is slightly above the Communication Services sector median of 1.89x, placing it at the 53rd percentile among peers—close to the middle of the pack. Because the year-over-year change is listed as N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, and there is no trend data for the last eight quarters, no recent direction can be assessed. The combination of an above-median current ratio with no available trend suggests stable near-term liquidity but leaves the company’s recent momentum unknown. This level offers a modest buffer against short-term cash strain, which is a positive for risk management. Therefore, the current ratio supports the overall BULLISH verdict by confirming Alphabet’s solid short-term financial health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about GOOGL?

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.

How does GOOGL's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

GOOGL's Current Ratio of 1.92x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 1.89x, placing it in the 53th percentile.

Who are GOOGL's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Communication Services peers by Current Ratio include: GOOG (1.92x), BIDU (1.85x), YELP (1.74x), SPOT (2.06x), ZD (1.66x).

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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.