Current Ratio
Updated 152h ago
Sector Performance
52th percentileHSY
1.24x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
HSY’s current ratio of 1.24x means it has $1.24 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a modest ability to cover debts due within a year.
This sits slightly above the sector median of 1.20x, placing HSY in the 52nd percentile among its peers—essentially in the middle of the pack. Trend information is not available (N/A) because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only a single data point is provided. With a level near the median and no trend data, the metric does not signal a clear improvement or deterioration in liquidity. That lack of a notable direction, combined with a just-average level, implies no specific near-term risk or opportunity tied to liquidity alone. This neutral positioning supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as the current ratio neither strengthens nor undermines the balanced outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about HSY?
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 HSY'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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1.24x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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