Current Ratio
Updated 320h ago
Sector Performance
29th percentileTGT
0.93x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.93x means Target has $0.93 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating it may struggle to cover near-term obligations if all came due at once.
This underperforms the sector median of 1.21x, placing the company in the 28th percentile among its peers, meaning most competitors hold a larger liquidity buffer. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and no trend data over the last eight quarters exists, so the direction of this metric is unknown. The combination of a below-median ratio and a lack of trend information suggests uncertainty about liquidity risk, with neither a clear deterioration nor improvement to assess. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the weak liquidity level points to a potential red flag, but the absence of trend data prevents a decisive bearish call, leaving the assessment balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about TGT?
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 TGT's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
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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0.93x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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