Current Ratio
Updated 174h ago
Sector Performance
77th percentileHRL
1.94x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; a value of 1.94x means HRL has $1.94 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.
This is above the sector median of 1.20x, placing HRL in the 77th percentile among its peers, indicating stronger short-term liquidity than most. Trend data is not available—year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as “N/A,” so no directional insight can be drawn from the metric alone. The combination of a high current ratio relative to peers, with no trend to assess improvement or deterioration, suggests that liquidity is a current
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: KEY (0.42x), GEN (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (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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1.94x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How HRL's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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