Current Ratio
Higher than 10% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 550h ago
Sector Performance
10th percentileWRLD
0.22x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
Deep Analysis
World Acceptance Corporation's current ratio of 0.22x means the company holds only $0.22 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of liabilities due within one year — a very low level of liquidity.
This ratio sits far below the sector median of 0.79x, placing World Acceptance in the 10th percentile among Financial Services peers. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and no trend data is available for the last eight quarters, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a severely depressed current ratio and the absence of any trend history points to elevated short-term financial risk, though the lack of trend leaves uncertainty about whether the situation is improving or worsening. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a current ratio of 0.22x is a clear warning sign of potential liquidity stress that would typically tilt analysis toward a bearish view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WRLD?
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 WRLD's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
WRLD's Current Ratio of 0.22x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 0.79x, placing it in the 10th percentile.
Who are WRLD's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by Current Ratio include: NU (0.83x), NAVI (0.75x), AMP (0.70x), SPGI (0.68x), ACGL (0.68x).
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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0.22x
Sector Median
0.79x
Sector Avg
4.50x
How WRLD's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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