Current Ratio
Updated 80h ago
Sector Performance
18th percentileSJM
0.78x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.78x means SJM has only $0.78 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating a thin liquidity buffer to cover short-term debts.
Among sector peers, the median current ratio is 1.20x, and SJM sits at the 17th percentile—well below most of its industry. The year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no trend data is available for the last eight quarters, so there is no directional signal to assess. A current ratio below 1.0x already points to potential liquidity risk, and without any trend to show improvement or deterioration, the risk level is difficult to gauge. This combination of a low current ratio and absent trend data reinforces the CAUTIOUS verdict, as the stock carries near-term financial vulnerability without evidence of a corrective path. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SJM?
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 SJM'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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0.78x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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