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WHR Current Ratio Analysis

1.15x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 1.15x means the company has $1.15 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities, indicating it can cover near-term obligations but with limited cushion.

Sector Performance

43th percentile

WHR

1.15x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.88x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 1.15x means the company has $1.15 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities, indicating it can cover near-term obligations but with limited cushion.

This sits below the sector median of 1.25x, placing the company at the 43rd percentile among peers, so liquidity is slightly weaker than typical. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +30.7%, improving from 0.88x in the prior period. The combination of a sub-median level with a sharp quarterly rise shows liquidity risk is present but easing, creating a modest opportunity for closer monitoring rather than a red flag. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the ratio does not signal distress, nor does it show a clear strength that would justify a positive tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WHR?

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 WHR'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.