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JD Current Ratio Analysis

1.18x

Higher than 31% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 179h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

JD’s current ratio of 1.18x means the company has $1.18 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can cover near-term obligations but with a thin buffer.

Sector Performance

31th percentile

1.18x

Sector Median

1.45x

Sector Avg

3.36x

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Deep Analysis

JD’s current ratio of 1.18x means the company has $1.18 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can cover near-term obligations but with a thin buffer.

This sits below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing JD at the 33rd percentile among peers, so roughly two-thirds of comparable companies carry more liquidity cushion. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional signal can be drawn from recent history. The combination of a below-median level and an unknown trend implies moderate liquidity risk, but not a pressing red flag given the absolute ratio remains above 1.0x. Because the ratio is weak relative to peers yet still adequate for solvency, it neither heightens nor reduces overall risk in a clear way. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it highlights a liquidity constraint without confirming deterioration or improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about JD?

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 JD's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

JD's Current Ratio of 1.18x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.45x, placing it in the 31th percentile.

Who are JD's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: URBN (1.48x), ROST (1.54x), AEO (1.55x), SE (1.58x), PVH (1.68x).

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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.