SONYCAUTIOUS

SONY Current Ratio Analysis

1.18x

Higher than 24% of Technology sector peers

Updated 133h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

SONY's current ratio of 1.18x means the company has $1.18 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a relatively thin liquidity buffer.

Sector Performance

24th percentile

SONY

1.18x

Sector Median

1.91x

Sector Avg

11.25x

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Deep Analysis

SONY's current ratio of 1.18x means the company has $1.18 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a relatively thin liquidity buffer.

This sits well below the technology sector median of 1.96x and places SONY in the 24th percentile among its peers, meaning three-quarters of sector companies have a higher current ratio. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also not available, so no trend can be assessed from the single data point provided. The combination of a low current ratio and no trend data suggests elevated short-term liquidity risk, as the company has less cushion to cover obligations than most peers, but the absence of directional change leaves uncertainty about whether this risk is worsening or improving. This metric strongly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, because a current ratio below 1.0 would signal potential trouble, and while 1.18x avoids that threshold, it is still one of the weakest in the sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SONY?

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 SONY's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

SONY's Current Ratio of 1.18x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.91x, placing it in the 24th percentile.

Who are SONY's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Technology peers by Current Ratio include: ASAN (1.15x), ORCL (1.12x), PCTY (1.08x), AAPL (1.07x), UBER (1.07x).

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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.