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SWK Current Ratio Analysis

1.43x

Updated 33h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.43x means SWK has $1.43 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, showing it can cover short-term obligations comfortably.

Sector Performance

58th percentile

SWK

1.43x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.14x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.43x means SWK has $1.43 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, showing it can cover short-term obligations comfortably.

That level sits above the sector median of 1.25x and places SWK in the 59th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter increase is +25.4%, moving from 1.14x to 1.43x. This combination of an above-median ratio with a strong quarterly improvement suggests reduced short-term liquidity risk and a modest buffer against near-term cash pressures. The missing YoY comparison limits the full trend assessment, yet the current level is not extreme enough to imply a major shift in risk. Because liquidity is healthy but not outsized, this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than pushing it toward bullish or bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SWK?

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 SWK'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).

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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.