Current Ratio
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Sector Performance
36th percentileXOM
1.04x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
Exxon Mobil’s current ratio of 1.04x means it has $1.04 in current assets (cash, receivables, inventory) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year—a basic check on short-term financial health.
That is below the sector median of 1.21x, and the company ranks at the 36th percentile among peers, indicating weaker liquidity than most of its competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio declined 9.6% from 1.15x to 1.04x. With a level already below the median and a clear downward trend, the combination suggests a higher short-term risk that the company may have less cushion to meet near-term obligations than it did last quarter. This specific liquidity weakness contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by pointing to a deterioration that could weigh on investor confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about XOM?
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 XOM's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (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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1.04x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
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