PEG Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 63% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 0.88x measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a value below 1.0x means current liabilities exceed current assets, though utilities often run lean.
Sector Performance
63th percentilePEG
0.88x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.90x
Prior Period
0.97x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.88x measures whether a company can cover its short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a value below 1.0x means current liabilities exceed current assets, though utilities often run lean.
Compared to sector peers, Public Service Enterprise Group’s 0.88x sits above the Utilities median of 0.71x, placing it in the 67th percentile. The trend data is mostly unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 9.3%, dropping from 0.97x to 0.88x. This combination of a level above the sector norm but a sharp recent decline suggests modest near-term liquidity pressure, yet not an immediate red flag for a utility with steady cash flows. The falling ratio adds a slight cautionary note, but the still-above-median standing tempers that risk. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it aligns with a balanced view of manageable but deteriorating short-term liquidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about PEG?
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.
How does PEG's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
PEG's Current Ratio of 0.88x compares to a Utilities sector median of 0.73x, placing it in the 63th percentile.
Who are PEG's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by Current Ratio include: AES (0.73x), LNT (0.69x), AEE (0.62x), PNW (0.60x), AEP (0.53x).
Learn More About Current Ratio
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.
Master PEG's Valuation
Get the complete institutional research report covering all fundamental and technical metrics.
View full PEG research report →PEG
0.88x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.90x
How PEG's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
Also Analyze
Not financial advice. Research tool only. Data may be delayed.