Current Ratio
Updated 200h ago
Sector Performance
36th percentileJCI
1.04x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.04x means the company has $1.04 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a thin buffer to cover debts due within a year.
This is below the sector median of 1.21x, placing JCI in the 36th percentile among peers, meaning over half of comparable companies have stronger liquidity. Over the last eight quarters the trend is increasing, with the latest quarter-over-quarter change of +19.5%; year-over-year data is not available. Although the current level is low relative to the sector, the upward trend suggests improving short-term financial health, reducing immediate distress risk while still leaving less cushion than most peers. This combination—a lagging position but a clear improvement trajectory—supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither signals a strong safety margin nor an alarming deterioration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about JCI?
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 JCI'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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1.04x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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