WDC Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 408h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 1.49x measures how many times WDC's current assets can cover its current liabilities, indicating it has $1.49 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term debt — a level above 1.0x suggests liquidity is adequate.
Sector Performance
65th percentileWDC
1.49x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Prior Period
1.45x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.49x measures how many times WDC's current assets can cover its current liabilities, indicating it has $1.49 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term debt — a level above 1.0x suggests liquidity is adequate.
Compared to the sector median of 1.21x, WDC's ratio sits in the 65th percentile among peers, meaning it has stronger short-term financial health than about two-thirds of the sector. The year-over-year change is unavailable (N/A), and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no trend can be assessed from the single data point. The combination of a ratio well above the sector median with no trend information implies a reasonable liquidity position that does not signal an immediate risk, but the lack of historical context limits conclusions about improvement or deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by showing the company is not financially strained, yet without a trend, it does not provide a clear bullish or bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WDC?
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 WDC's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: GEN (0.40x), USB (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), DRI (0.39x), WFC (0.34x).
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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.
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1.49x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How WDC's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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