Current Ratio
Updated 176h ago
Sector Performance
21th percentileHCA
0.83x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
HCA's current ratio of 0.83x means the company holds only $0.83 in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1.00 in short-term liabilities due within a year, signaling potential difficulty covering near-term obligations.
This is below the sector median of 1.20x, placing HCA in the 20th percentile among its industry peers, indicating weaker liquidity than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also not available, so no trend can be assessed from the single data point. The combination of a low current ratio (below 1.0x) with no available trend data implies elevated short-term liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to pay its immediate debts. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a ratio at 0.83x typically signals a red flag that warrants caution rather than a neutral outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HCA?
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 HCA's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
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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0.83x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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