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SYK Current Ratio Analysis

2.16x

Updated 1251h ago·SEC filings & market data

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 percentile

SYK

2.16x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.60x

Prior Period

2.11x(Aug 2026)

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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.

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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SYK

2.16x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.60x

How SYK's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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