LNT Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 38% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its short-term assets, and at 0.69x, Alliant Energy has less than one dollar of current assets for every dollar of current liabilities.
Sector Performance
38th percentileLNT
0.69x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.90x
Prior Period
0.28x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts using its short-term assets, and at 0.69x, Alliant Energy has less than one dollar of current assets for every dollar of current liabilities.
This is slightly below the utility sector median of 0.71x, placing the company at the 44th percentile among peers, meaning a small majority of competitors have a higher ratio. The trend data is N/A, with no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change reported, so no directional insight is available from this metric. A current ratio below 1.0 can indicate liquidity pressure, but in the capital-intensive utility sector, such levels are common and not automatically a red flag. The combination of a level close to the sector median and an absent trend suggests no immediate liquidity edge or deficit relative to peers. This metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither strengthens nor weakens the case for a bullish or bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about LNT?
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 LNT's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
LNT's Current Ratio of 0.69x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.73x, placing it in the 38th percentile.
Who are LNT's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Current Ratio include: AES (0.73x), AEE (0.62x), PNW (0.60x), PEG (0.88x), AEP (0.53x).
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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.
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0.69x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.90x
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