GWW Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 963h 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 2.81x, GWW holds $2.81 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating ample liquidity.
Sector Performance
85th percentileGWW
2.81x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.60x
Prior Period
2.69x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company's ability to cover short-term obligations with short-term assets; at 2.81x, GWW holds $2.81 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating ample liquidity.
This is well above the sector median of 1.26x and places the company in the 85th percentile among peers, meaning only 15% of comparable firms have a higher ratio. Trend data is unavailable, as both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are reported as N/A, so whether this liquidity buffer is expanding or contracting cannot
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about GWW?
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.
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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.
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2.81x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.60x
How GWW's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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