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LIN Current Ratio Analysis

0.88x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 0.88x means the company has $0.88 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover obligations due within a year.

Sector Performance

24th percentile

LIN

0.88x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.83x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 0.88x means the company has $0.88 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover obligations due within a year.

This sits well below the sector median of 1.25x, placing LIN at the 24th percentile among peers. The trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, but the ratio improved by +6.0% quarter over quarter, from 0.83x to 0.88x. The combination of a sub-1.0 level with a recent uptick suggests liquidity risk remains, but the immediate direction is positive. That improving trend tempers the downside implied by the low absolute figure, yet the persistent gap to peer norms keeps the risk elevated. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the weak level is partially offset by the quarterly improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about LIN?

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 LIN'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.