Current Ratio
Higher than 41% of Energy sector peers
Updated 1516h ago
Sector Performance
41th percentileNOVA
0.78x
Sector Median
0.90x
Sector Avg
0.99x
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 0.78x means Sunnova has only $0.78 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it would struggle to fully cover its upcoming obligations if they all came due at once.
This liquidity measure is below the Energy sector median of 0.91x, placing the company in the 39th percentile among peers — meaning 61% of sector firms have a stronger current ratio. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, so no trend data is available to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a current ratio below 1.0 (a common warning threshold) with no trend information leaves the risk elevated but unconfirmed; there is no evidence of recent worsening, yet the absolute level is weaker than most peers. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the below-median liquidity is a negative factor, but the lack of negative trend and the fact that the ratio is not extremely low (e.g., below 0.50x) prevents it from tilting the stock to a bearish call. Investors should view this as a cautionary data point that does not alone justify avoiding the stock, but it adds to a balanced risk profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about NOVA?
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 NOVA's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
NOVA's Current Ratio of 0.78x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.90x, placing it in the 41th percentile.
Who are NOVA's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Current Ratio include: PXD (0.90x), APA (0.92x), ENB (0.81x), VTLE (0.78x), MTDR (0.73x).
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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0.78x
Sector Median
0.90x
Sector Avg
0.99x
How NOVA's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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