Current Ratio
Updated 1930h ago
Sector Performance
5th percentileUSB
0.40x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
With a current ratio of 0.40x, USB holds only 40 cents in current assets for every dollar of short-term liabilities, signaling that the company may struggle to cover its immediate obligations.
This metric sits well below the sector median of 1.21x, placing USB in the 5th percentile among peers—meaning 95% of competitors have more liquidity headroom. There is no trend data available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of a very low level and absent trend information implies a notable liquidity risk, but without historical context it is unclear whether this is a temporary or persistent condition. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a 0.40x current ratio typically points to elevated short-term financial stress that would warrant a more cautious assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about USB?
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 USB's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: KEY (0.42x), SPG (0.41x), CHTR (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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0.40x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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