Current Ratio
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Sector Performance
34th percentileWAB
1.02x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.02x means the company has $1.02 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities, indicating it can just cover its short-term obligations.
This is below the sector median of 1.20x, placing WAB at the 34th percentile among its peers — meaning two-thirds of similar companies have higher liquidity. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the last eight quarters of history are all listed as N/A, so there is no basis to assess direction. The combination of a near-unity level with no trend implies tight liquidity that could pose risk if cash flow weakens, but without historical context the risk is unquantifiable. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a current ratio slightly below the median does not signal distress, and the absence of trend data prevents a more decisive rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WAB?
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 WAB's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: KEY (0.42x), GEN (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (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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1.02x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How WAB's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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