Current Ratio
Updated 368h ago
Sector Performance
90th percentilePCAR
3.11x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
With a current ratio of 3.11x, PCAR has $3.11 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating strong short-term liquidity.
This far exceeds the sector median of 1.21x and places the company in the 90th percentile among its sector peers, meaning it has higher liquidity than most. Trend data is marked as not available — the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters of data were all not available. Given the exceptionally high level but no trend to confirm direction, the current ratio signals limited immediate liquidity risk, but without a trend, there is no evidence of improving or deteriorating financial health. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by showing a strong safety buffer that does not alone justify a bullish or bearish stance — it reflects stability rather than a catalyst for re-rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about PCAR?
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 PCAR'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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3.11x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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