Current Ratio
Updated 1929h ago
Sector Performance
6th percentileKEY
0.42x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; a value below 1.0x means current liabilities exceed current assets.
KEY's current ratio of 0.42x is far below the sector median of 1.21x, placing it in the 6th percentile among peers. Trend data — including year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes — is not available (N/A for both), so no directional shift can be assessed. The very low ratio combined with no trend information signals elevated short-term liquidity risk, as the firm may struggle to cover near-term obligations. This liquidity weakness would typically raise concern, but the overall NEUTRAL verdict suggests other factors offset the risk. Therefore, this metric alone contradicts the NEUTRAL view, as it points to a notable financial constraint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about KEY?
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 KEY'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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0.42x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How KEY's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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