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VMC Current Ratio Analysis

1.76x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets; a value of 1.76x means VMC has $1.76 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

72th percentile

VMC

1.76x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

2.59x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets; a value of 1.76x means VMC has $1.76 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities.

This sits higher than the sector median of 1.25x, placing the company in the 74th percentile among sector peers. The metric's year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter it fell by 32.0% from 2.59x to 1.76x. That sharp drop, combined with a level still above the sector median, signals weakening liquidity but no immediate distress. The decline adds short-term risk, yet the above-median position provides a cushion that limits downside. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strongly confirms nor contradicts it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about VMC?

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 VMC'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.