Current Ratio
Updated 320h ago
Sector Performance
23th percentileSHW
0.86x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.86x means SHW has $0.86 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, which signals that its current assets do not fully cover its upcoming obligations.
Compared to sector peers, the sector median is 1.21x, placing SHW at the 23rd percentile, well below the typical peer level. Trend data is not available, with year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes both marked as N/A, so there is no direction to assess. The combination of a low current ratio (below 1.0x) and no trend information suggests elevated liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet near-term debts, while the lack of historical context makes it hard to gauge if this is a recent decline or a consistent position. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, because a current ratio under 1.0x is a warning sign for financial flexibility and default risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SHW?
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 SHW'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
How SHW's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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