SQ Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 53% of Technology sector peers
Updated 1704h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 1.99x measures Block’s ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets; a ratio above 1.0 suggests it has more current assets than current liabilities.
Sector Performance
53th percentileSQ
1.99x
Sector Median
1.96x
Sector Avg
10.67x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.99x measures Block’s ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets; a ratio above 1.0 suggests it has more current assets than current liabilities.
At 1.99x, Block sits just above the sector median of 1.95x and ranks in the 54th percentile among its technology peers, indicating liquidity that is slightly better than average but not exceptional. However, there is no trend data available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A. Without any trend information, it is impossible to determine whether liquidity is improving, stable, or declining, which limits the ability to assess near-term risk or opportunity from this metric alone. The current level is near the sector median and carries no red flags, but the absence of trend data means it neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it simply aligns with a balanced view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SQ?
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 SQ's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
SQ's Current Ratio of 1.99x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.96x, placing it in the 53th percentile.
Who are SQ's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Current Ratio include: ORCL (1.12x), PCTY (1.08x), UBER (1.07x), SAP (1.07x), AAPL (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.
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1.99x
Sector Median
1.96x
Sector Avg
10.67x
How SQ's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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