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PANW Current Ratio Analysis

0.86x

Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 0.86x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, PANW has only $0.86 in current assets, indicating it may struggle to cover obligations due within a year.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

PANW

0.86x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.04x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 0.86x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, PANW has only $0.86 in current assets, indicating it may struggle to cover obligations due within a year.

Among sector peers, the median current ratio is 1.19x, placing PANW in the 24th percentile — well below the typical peer. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 0.86x are provided, so no trend can be assessed. The combination of a low ratio with no directional trend implies a static liquidity risk that investors should monitor, but lacks evidence of deterioration or improvement. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the below-median current ratio points to a specific financial weakness that could increase investment risk.

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: NWS (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.