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JACK Current Ratio Analysis

0.58x

Updated 830h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 0.65x means JACK has only 65 cents in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term debt due within a year.

Sector Performance

9th percentile

JACK

0.58x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.60x

Prior Period

0.65x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 0.65x means JACK has only 65 cents in short-term assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term debt due within a year.

This is far below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing the company at the 4th percentile among peers — meaning 96% of comparable firms have a stronger liquidity position. The trend is N/A: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are N/A, and there are no historical values beyond the current 0.65x figure to assess direction. Because the level is very low and there is no trend data to show improvement, the risk is that JACK could struggle to meet its near-term obligations if cash flow tightens. This liquidity weakness directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the current ratio is a fundamental red flag for financial flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about JACK?

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.

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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.