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HRL Current Ratio Analysis

1.94x

Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets; HRL's 1.94x means it holds $1.94 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

76th percentile

HRL

1.94x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

2.66x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets; HRL's 1.94x means it holds $1.94 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This is above the sector median of 1.25x, placing HRL at the 77th percentile among sector peers, indicating stronger near-term liquidity than most. The trend data is not available, as the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no direction can be inferred from this figure. A healthy level with no observable trend suggests a stable liquidity position, which is a positive factor but offers no momentum signal for improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because solid liquidity alone does not address other concerns that may drive the cautious outlook, leaving risk from those unmeasured areas intact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HRL?

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 HRL's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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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.