Current Ratio
Higher than 41% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 128h ago
Sector Performance
41th percentileSPGI
0.68x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.68x means SPGI has only $0.68 in current assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it may rely on cash flow or financing to meet near-term obligations.
Among Financial Services peers, this ratio sits below the sector median of 0.79x, placing SPGI at the 41st percentile—slightly weaker than the typical firm but not an outlier. No trend data is available, as the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are marked N/A and only one historical value is provided, so investors cannot assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a below-median current ratio with an unknown direction suggests a moderate liquidity risk, but without trend context it is unclear if this is a persistent or improving condition. This metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly, as the ratio itself is not alarming for a financial services company that often operates with lower current ratios, but the lack of trend data limits its diagnostic value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SPGI?
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 SPGI's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
SPGI's Current Ratio of 0.68x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 41th percentile.
Who are SPGI's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Current Ratio include: NU (0.83x), NAVI (0.75x), AMP (0.70x), ACGL (0.68x), JPM (0.62x).
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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0.68x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
How SPGI's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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