Current Ratio
Updated 560h ago
Sector Performance
58th percentileHSIC
1.36x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
With a current ratio of 1.36x, the company holds $1.36 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to cover upcoming debts.
This is above the sector median of 1.21x, placing HSIC in the 57th percentile among its peers, meaning it has better short-term liquidity than roughly 57% of similar companies. Trend data is not available, as the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred from recent shifts. Given the above-median level but no trend context, the liquidity position appears stable without signs of deterioration or improvement, offering neither an acute risk nor a clear opportunity from this metric alone. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a current ratio modestly above the sector median with no trend information does not tilt the stock toward a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HSIC?
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 HSIC'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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1.36x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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