NWSA Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 192h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 1.70x measures the company’s ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a ratio above 1.0 indicates it holds more current assets than current liabilities.
Sector Performance
71th percentileNWSA
1.70x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Prior Period
1.81x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.70x measures the company’s ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a ratio above 1.0 indicates it holds more current assets than current liabilities.
Among sector peers, the median is 1.21x, and this company ranks at the 71st percentile, meaning it has better short-term liquidity than about 71% of comparable firms. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and there are no historical figures beyond the single current value. Because the ratio is above the sector median but lacks any trend direction, the high current reading suggests lower default risk, yet the absence of change data makes it impossible to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by showing adequate liquidity without providing enough information to warrant a bullish or bearish bias.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about NWSA?
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 NWSA'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.
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1.70x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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