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INTC Current Ratio Analysis

1.60x

Higher than 20% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 485h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.60x means INTC has $1.60 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a measure of short-term liquidity.

Sector Performance

20th percentile

INTC

1.60x

Sector Median

2.33x

Sector Avg

2.45x

Prior Period

2.31x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.60x means INTC has $1.60 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a measure of short-term liquidity.

This sits below the sector median of 2.02x and ranks at the 25th percentile among sector peers, indicating lower liquidity than most. The year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio fell 30.7% quarter over quarter, from 2.31x to 1.60x. The combination of a below-median level and a sharp quarterly decline points to rising short-term liquidity pressure, though the ratio remains above 1x, so the company can still cover current obligations. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the decline is a cautionary signal but not yet a critical weakness, leaving the outlook balanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about INTC?

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.

How does INTC's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

INTC's Current Ratio of 1.60x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 2.33x, placing it in the 20th percentile.

Who are INTC's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Current Ratio include: LRCX (2.63x), QCOM (2.02x), KLAC (2.88x), NOW (0.70x), TXN (4.86x).

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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.