Current Ratio
Updated 56h ago
Sector Performance
23th percentilePANW
0.86x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
With a current ratio of 0.86x, PANW holds only $0.86 in current assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it could face difficulty covering its obligations due within a year.
This is well below the sector median of 1.20x, placing the company at the 23rd percentile among its peers – meaning 77% of competitors have a higher liquidity cushion. There is no available trend data: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are marked as N/A, and the only historical value is the current 0.86x. The combination of a low current ratio and no trend makes it impossible to determine whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating, leaving investors with a snapshot of elevated short-term risk but no direction. This metric contradicts an outright bullish stance and instead reinforces the overall NEUTRAL verdict by flagging a potential weakness that requires further monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about PANW?
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 PANW's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
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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0.86x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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