MO Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 9% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 474h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A company’s current ratio measures its ability to pay short-term debts with short-term assets; a reading below 1.0x suggests it may struggle to cover liabilities due within a year, and Altria’s 0.62x is well below that threshold.
Sector Performance
9th percentileMO
0.62x
Sector Median
0.84x
Sector Avg
1.03x
Prior Period
0.56x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
A company’s current ratio measures its ability to pay short-term debts with short-term assets; a reading below 1.0x suggests it may struggle to cover liabilities due within a year, and Altria’s 0.62x is well below that threshold.
Among Consumer Defensive peers, Altria’s ratio sits in the 8th percentile, far under the sector median of 0.87x. The trend is labeled N/A because year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available, and only one data point (0.62x) is provided for the last eight quarters. Without a trend, the investment risk is evaluated solely on the low absolute level: a sub-1.0x current ratio typically signals elevated liquidity risk, especially for a consumer staples company that relies on steady cash flows. This weak liquidity position reinforces the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the metric contradicts a favorable outlook and highlights vulnerability to unexpected cash demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about MO?
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 MO's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
MO's Current Ratio of 0.62x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.84x, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are MO's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Current Ratio include: COTY (0.82x), CPB (0.87x), WMT (0.77x), PG (0.73x), BUD (0.72x).
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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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0.62x
Sector Median
0.84x
Sector Avg
1.03x
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