Current Ratio
Higher than 36% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 340h ago
Sector Performance
36th percentileLNT
0.69x
Sector Median
0.85x
Sector Avg
0.93x
Deep Analysis
A company's current ratio measures its ability to cover short-term obligations with short-term assets; a ratio below 1.0x indicates less liquidity.
Alliant Energy's current ratio of 0.69x is below the utilities sector median of 0.85x and places the company in the 36th percentile among sector peers, meaning it scores lower than about two-thirds of its peers. Over the last eight quarters the trend direction has been decreasing, though the year-over-year change is not available; quarter-over-quarter the ratio improved by +146.4% from 0.28x to 0.69x. The combination of a current ratio well below the sector median and a long-term decreasing trend suggests elevated short-term liquidity risk, but the sharp quarter-over-quarter rebound partly offsets that concern. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the low level signals near-term caution, while the recent improvement prevents a more negative assessment.
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 0.85x, placing it in the 36th percentile.
Who are LNT's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Current Ratio include: AES (0.73x), PEG (0.97x), ATO (1.00x), PPL (1.00x), AEE (0.62x).
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
0.85x
Sector Avg
0.93x
How LNT's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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