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WKHS Current Ratio Analysis

1.23x

Higher than 38% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 262h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 1.23x means WKHS has $1.23 in current assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can cover its near-term obligations but with little buffer.

Sector Performance

38th percentile

WKHS

1.23x

Sector Median

1.44x

Sector Avg

2.73x

Prior Period

1.54x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.23x means WKHS has $1.23 in current assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating it can cover its near-term obligations but with little buffer.

Among Consumer Cyclical peers, this ratio sits below the sector median of 1.44x and places the company in the 39th percentile, suggesting weaker liquidity than most sector companies. Year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a 20.1% decline from the prior quarter’s 1.54x, and the limited two-point history confirms a sequential drop. A current ratio below the sector median combined with a sharp quarterly contraction points to increasing pressure on short-term financial flexibility, raising liquidity risk. This metric contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because a deteriorating, below-median current ratio reinforces caution rather than supporting a more favorable outlook. Investors should watch for further erosion of WKHS’s ability to meet obligations without external financing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WKHS?

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 WKHS's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

WKHS's Current Ratio of 1.23x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 1.44x, placing it in the 38th percentile.

Who are WKHS's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Current Ratio include: URBN (1.48x), BROS (1.33x), SE (1.58x), BABA (1.28x), SG (1.61x).

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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.