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TJX Current Ratio Analysis

1.14x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.14x means TJX has $1.14 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, showing its ability to cover short-term obligations due within a year.

Sector Performance

43th percentile

TJX

1.14x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.14x means TJX has $1.14 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, showing its ability to cover short-term obligations due within a year.

This sits below the sector median of 1.25x, placing the company at the 42th percentile among peers, so liquidity is slightly thinner than typical but not unusual. The trend is N/A, with both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change listed as N/A, so no direction or momentum can be inferred from this data. The combination of a level modestly under the sector median and no observable trend suggests limited near-term red flags, but also no clear liquidity advantage to exploit. This metric neither strengthens nor weakens the case for the stock, as it aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict by showing a balanced, unremarkable liquidity position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about TJX?

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 TJX'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.