Current Ratio
Updated 1926h ago
Sector Performance
10th percentileWBA
0.60x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
A current ratio of 0.60x means the company has only $0.60 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a tight liquidity position.
That is well below the sector median of 1.20x, placing the company in the 11th percentile among peers—meaning 89% of similar firms have higher liquidity. The metric has been perfectly stable over the last eight quarters, with year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes of +0.0% and +0.0%, respectively. The combination of an extremely low ratio and no movement suggests ongoing liquidity strain without any recent improvement or deterioration, adding risk for investors who rely on the company’s ability to meet short-term obligations. This weak current ratio contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it highlights a clear financial vulnerability that the neutral rating does not fully capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WBA?
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 WBA'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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0.60x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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