SLB Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 81% of Energy sector peers
Updated 336h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations with its short-term assets; SLB’s ratio of 1.34x means it holds $1.34 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating adequate liquidity.
Sector Performance
81th percentileSLB
1.34x
Sector Median
0.91x
Sector Avg
1.00x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term obligations with its short-term assets; SLB’s ratio of 1.34x means it holds $1.34 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating adequate liquidity.
This level is well above the sector median of 0.90x and places SLB in the 81st percentile among Energy peers, suggesting stronger short-term financial health than most competitors. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change is available, and the trend direction over the last eight quarters is also not reported, so there is no basis to assess momentum. The combination of a high current ratio relative to peers with no trend data implies limited near-term liquidity risk, but the absence of a trajectory offers no insight into whether liquidity is improving or weakening. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a healthy ratio is a positive factor, but without trend direction or other data, it neither strengthens nor weakens the neutral stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SLB?
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 SLB's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
SLB's Current Ratio of 1.34x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.91x, placing it in the 81th percentile.
Who are SLB's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by Current Ratio include: PXD (0.90x), EPD (0.91x), APA (0.92x), CNQ (0.95x), ENB (0.81x).
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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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1.34x
Sector Median
0.91x
Sector Avg
1.00x
How SLB's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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