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STX Current Ratio Analysis

1.67x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 1.67x means STX has $1.67 in short-term assets (like cash and inventory) for every $1.00 in short-term liabilities due within a year, showing it can cover its near-term obligations.

Sector Performance

69th percentile

STX

1.67x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.33x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 1.67x means STX has $1.67 in short-term assets (like cash and inventory) for every $1.00 in short-term liabilities due within a year, showing it can cover its near-term obligations.

This is above the sector median of 1.25x, and the 69th percentile rank indicates STX has stronger liquidity than most of its peers. The trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is +25.6%, moving from 1.33x to 1.67x. The combination of an above-median level and a recent sequential improvement implies reduced near-term financial stress, offering some downside protection for investors. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: adequate liquidity lowers bankruptcy risk but does not offset other concerns about the stock, so it is consistent with caution rather than a reason to become more positive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about STX?

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 STX's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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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STX

1.67x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

How STX's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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