Current Ratio
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Sector Performance
100th percentileMET
85.01x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a ratio of 85.01x means the company holds $85.01 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating extreme short-term liquidity.
This far exceeds the sector median of 1.21x and places the company at the 100th percentile among peers, meaning it has the highest current ratio in its sector. No trend data is available because the year-over-year change is listed as N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, preventing any assessment of direction. The combination of an extremely high current ratio with no trend information suggests a current liquidity position that is exceptionally strong, but without historical context, it is impossible to know whether this level is typical or an outlier. This metric alone supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: while the high ratio reduces near-term bankruptcy risk, it may also indicate inefficient use of assets, which could weigh on returns, and the lack of trend data prevents a more definitive judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about MET?
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 MET'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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85.01x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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