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W Current Ratio Analysis

0.76x

Higher than 8% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 348h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations (due within a year) using its short-term assets.

Sector Performance

8th percentile

0.76x

Sector Median

1.44x

Sector Avg

2.72x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations (due within a year) using its short-term assets.

At 0.76x, W has less than one dollar of current assets for every dollar of current liabilities, indicating potential liquidity stress. This is far below the sector median of 1.44x and places W in the 10th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, meaning 90% of peers have a higher current ratio. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available (both N/A), and the metric shows no trend direction over the last eight quarters. Because the ratio is already low and there is no historical data to assess improvement or deterioration, the risk of near-term cash flow shortfalls is elevated. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a current ratio this far below peers typically signals above-average financial vulnerability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about W?

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.

How does W's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

W's Current Ratio of 0.76x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing it in the 8th percentile.

Who are W's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: JD (1.18x), MELI (1.16x), CHPT (1.15x), XPEV (1.14x), RH (1.13x).

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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.