Current Ratio
Updated 414h ago
Sector Performance
65th percentileIFF
1.49x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.49x means the company has $1.49 in current assets (cash, receivables, inventory) for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating it can cover short-term obligations.
This ratio sits above the sector median of 1.21x and places the company in the 64th percentile among its peers, suggesting better-than-average short-term liquidity. There is no trend data available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the eight-quarter trend are all reported as N/A, with only the single value of 1.49x provided. Because the current ratio is solidly above the sector median but lacks any direction over time, the metric suggests no immediate liquidity stress but offers no signal of improvement or deterioration. This level of liquidity supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it is neither a red flag nor a standout strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about IFF?
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 IFF'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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1.49x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How IFF's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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