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JBHT Current Ratio Analysis

1.26x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio compares a company’s short-term assets to its short-term liabilities, so at 1.26x JBHT has $1.26 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

JBHT

1.26x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio compares a company’s short-term assets to its short-term liabilities, so at 1.26x JBHT has $1.26 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.

This sits just above the sector median of 1.25x, placing JBHT at the 51st percentile among sector peers, meaning it is slightly more liquid than half of its competitors. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no direction can be inferred from the single historical value of 1.26x. With the ratio essentially matching the sector norm and no trend to assess, the metric implies neither heightened short-term risk nor a clear liquidity advantage. This level is consistent with a balanced liquidity position, offering no reason to upgrade or downgrade the stock. Therefore, this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on JBHT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about JBHT?

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 JBHT's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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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.