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NSC Current Ratio Analysis

0.91x

Updated 360h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 0.91x means the company has $0.91 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover short-term obligations.

Sector Performance

26th percentile

NSC

0.91x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 0.91x means the company has $0.91 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover short-term obligations.

Its 0.91x sits well below the sector median of 1.21x, placing it in the 26th percentile among peers. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is no reported trend direction over the last eight quarters. Without a trend, the low current ratio alone signals elevated liquidity risk relative to the sector. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a current ratio far below the sector median typically warrants a more cautious outlook on financial stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about NSC?

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 NSC's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: GEN (0.40x), USB (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), DRI (0.39x), WFC (0.34x).

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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.