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LW Current Ratio Analysis

1.42x

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio, which compares a company’s short-term assets to its short-term liabilities, is 1.46x for LW, meaning it holds $1.46 in liquid assets for every $1 of debt due within a year.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

1.42x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.46x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio, which compares a company’s short-term assets to its short-term liabilities, is 1.46x for LW, meaning it holds $1.46 in liquid assets for every $1 of debt due within a year.

This is above the sector median of 1.21x, placing LW in the 63rd percentile among peers — indicating stronger short-term liquidity than most comparable companies. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and only a single historical value of 1.46x exists. Without any trend direction, the absolute level suggests adequate coverage but offers no insight into whether liquidity is improving or weakening, making it a neutral input for risk assessment. This metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict; a current ratio moderately above the peer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about LW?

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 LW'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.