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WING Current Ratio Analysis

2.24x

Higher than 84% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 180h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Wingstop’s current ratio of 2.24x means the company has $2.24 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities it must pay within a year, indicating a solid liquidity cushion.

Sector Performance

84th percentile

WING

2.24x

Sector Median

1.44x

Sector Avg

2.72x

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Deep Analysis

Wingstop’s current ratio of 2.24x means the company has $2.24 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities it must pay within a year, indicating a solid liquidity cushion.

This ratio sits well above the consumer cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing Wingstop in the 84th percentile among its peers. The metric shows no trend data, with year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes both reported as N/A, so no direction can be inferred from recent history. The combination of a high current ratio with no trend makes it unclear whether liquidity is improving or declining, limiting the ability to assess near-term financial risk. This metric aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict because strong liquidity is a positive factor, but the absence of trend information prevents it from supporting either a bullish or bearish bias on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WING?

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 WING's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

WING's Current Ratio of 2.24x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Who are WING's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: MELI (1.16x), CHPT (1.15x), XPEV (1.14x), RH (1.13x), BBY (1.12x).

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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.