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XYL Current Ratio Analysis

1.61x

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a value of 1.61x means XYL has $1.61 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities.

Sector Performance

65th percentile

XYL

1.61x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.46x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its short-term assets; a value of 1.61x means XYL has $1.61 in current assets for every $1.00 in current liabilities.

This is above the sector median of 1.25x, placing XYL at the 66th percentile among its sector peers, indicating stronger liquidity than most. The trend for this metric is N/A, with no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change provided, so there is no data on whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. Because the level is above the sector median but the trend is unknown, the investment risk is moderate: the company appears financially liquid today, but the absence of historical data limits confidence in its stability. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the healthy current ratio is a positive factor, but the missing trend data prevents a more bullish assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about XYL?

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 XYL's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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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.