Current Ratio
Updated 1928h ago
Sector Performance
39th percentileHES
1.08x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.08x means the company has $1.08 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can just cover near-term obligations.
Compared to sector peers, this figure sits below the sector median of 1.21x and places the company in the 38th percentile, so its liquidity is weaker than most competitors. No trend data is available — the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values are all listed as N/A, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a below-median current ratio with no trend information leaves an incomplete picture, but the current level alone suggests modest liquidity risk. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the lack of trend prevents any clear signal, while the ratio itself is close enough to the median to not demand a bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HES?
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 HES'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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1.08x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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