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NWSA Current Ratio Analysis

1.70x

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 percentile

NWSA

1.70x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

Prior Period

1.81x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining
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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).

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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NWSA

1.70x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

How NWSA's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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