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NWS Current Ratio Analysis

1.62x

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term debts with its short-term assets, and NWS’s 1.62x means it holds $1.62 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

66th percentile

NWS

1.62x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.70x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term debts with its short-term assets, and NWS’s 1.62x means it holds $1.62 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This is above the sector median of 1.25x, placing NWS in the 66th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -4.7%, reflecting a decline from the prior value of 1.70x. The level is comfortably above the sector norm, yet the recent quarter shows a pullback in liquidity coverage. That combination suggests limited near-term solvency risk, but the downward direction warrants monitoring rather than alarm. Overall, this metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict on NWS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about NWS?

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 NWS's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: IR (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.