GXO Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 17% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 157h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 0.85x means GXO has only $0.85 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 in short-term liabilities due within a year — a level below 1.0x signals potential liquidity strain.
Sector Performance
17th percentileGXO
0.85x
Sector Median
1.17x
Sector Avg
2.85x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.85x means GXO has only $0.85 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 in short-term liabilities due within a year — a level below 1.0x signals potential liquidity strain.
Among Industrials sector peers, the median is 1.18x, and GXO sits at the 17th percentile, meaning 83% of peers have a higher current ratio. Year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A because only a single data point is available, so no trend direction can be determined. The combination of a low 0.85x level with no trend data suggests near-term liquidity risk is elevated but cannot be assessed for improvement or deterioration. This metric contradicts the NEUTRAL verdict because a current ratio far below the sector median typically points to above-average financial risk, which would warrant a more cautious stance. However, the lack of historical context means the metric alone is insufficient to change the overall view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about GXO?
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 GXO's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
GXO's Current Ratio of 0.85x compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.17x, placing it in the 17th percentile.
Who are GXO's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Industrials peers by Current Ratio include: BA (1.18x), AVY (1.15x), AME (1.14x), PWR (1.10x), BLNK (1.23x).
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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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0.85x
Sector Median
1.17x
Sector Avg
2.85x
How GXO's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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