Current Ratio
Higher than 9% of Real Estate sector peers
Updated 129h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileSBAC
0.23x
Sector Median
0.38x
Sector Avg
3.36x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.23x means SBAC has only $0.23 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a very low liquidity cushion to cover short-term obligations.
This ratio sits well below the Real Estate sector median of 0.35x, placing the company in the 17th percentile among peers—meaning 83% of sector firms have higher liquidity. While the year-over-year change is not available, the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +53.3% improvement from 0.15x to 0.23x, signaling a recent increase in liquidity. Despite the improvement, the absolute level remains far below the sector median, suggesting elevated short-term financial risk that warrants caution. The combination of a very low current ratio with a positive but incomplete trend does not clearly reduce risk; it still points to potential difficulty meeting near-term debts. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by highlighting a specific liquidity weakness that could offset other neutral factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SBAC?
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 SBAC's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
SBAC's Current Ratio of 0.23x compares to a Real Estate sector median of 0.38x, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are SBAC's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Real Estate peers by Current Ratio include: AMT (0.40x), AVB (0.35x), PSA (0.34x), AMH (0.33x), ARE (0.29x).
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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0.23x
Sector Median
0.38x
Sector Avg
3.36x
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