WMBCAUTIOUS

Current Ratio

0.83x

Updated 246h ago

Sector Performance

21th percentile

WMB

0.83x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

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Deep Analysis

With a current ratio of 0.83x, the company has $0.83 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, meaning it does not fully cover short-term obligations with short-term assets.

This places it well below the sector median of 1.21x and at the 20th percentile among its peers, indicating weaker liquidity than most competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +56.6%, jumping from 0.53x to 0.83x. Despite the large quarterly improvement, the ratio remains below 1.0x, so the level still signals a potential liquidity risk, though the positive trend reduces some near-term pressure. The combination of a low absolute level with a sharply rising trend suggests the liquidity position is strengthening from a very weak base, presenting an opportunity if the improvement continues but still warranting caution given the gap to the sector median. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS overall verdict, as the current ratio’s persistent shortfall relative to peers and the 1.0x threshold reinforces the need for conservative assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WMB?

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 WMB'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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WMB

0.83x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

How WMB's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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