Current Ratio
Updated 200h ago
Sector Performance
63th percentileXYL
1.46x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.46x means that XYL has $1.46 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, indicating a comfortable ability to cover debts due within a year.
This compares favorably to the sector median of 1.20x, placing XYL in the 63rd percentile among its peers. The trend direction is not available because the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both marked N/A, so no historical pattern can be assessed. With the current ratio above the sector median but lacking any trend data, the level suggests adequate liquidity with neither a clear risk of tightening nor an opportunity for improvement. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it neither flags a red-flag liquidity risk nor signals exceptional strength that would warrant an upgrade.
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: 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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1.46x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How XYL's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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