SYK Current Ratio Analysis
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Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 2.11x means SYK has $2.11 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, showing it can cover short-term obligations comfortably.
Sector Performance
80th percentileSYK
2.16x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.60x
Prior Period
2.11x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 2.11x means SYK has $2.11 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, showing it can cover short-term obligations comfortably.
This is well above the sector median of 1.21x, placing SYK at the 81st percentile among peers. The trend is N/A: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no directional signal is available. A high current ratio with no trend data implies a stable liquidity position, but without historical movement, there is no basis for expecting improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as strong liquidity is a positive, yet it is not enough to justify an upgrade or downgrade without a trend. The level alone suggests lower short-term default risk, but the absence of change data leaves the stock’s broader outlook unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about SYK?
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.
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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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2.16x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.60x
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