Current Ratio
Updated 272h ago
Sector Performance
10th percentileHLT
0.61x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.61x means HLT has only $0.61 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a limited ability to cover short-term obligations using liquid resources.
Relative to sector peers, this ratio sits at the 10th percentile, well below the sector median of 1.21x — implying HLT has weaker liquidity than nine out of ten competitors. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, and no trend direction can be assessed over the last eight quarters because only a single value of 0.61x was provided. The low absolute level, combined with the absence of any trend information, points to a liquidity risk that cannot be confirmed as improving or worsening. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the deficient current ratio signals potential difficulty meeting near-term financial obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HLT?
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 HLT'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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0.61x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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