YEXT Current Ratio Analysis
Higher than 4% of Technology sector peers
Updated 768h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 0.79x means Yext has only $0.79 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term debt—less than one, indicating potential difficulty covering upcoming obligations.
Sector Performance
4th percentileYEXT
0.79x
Sector Median
1.96x
Sector Avg
10.67x
Prior Period
1.07x(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.79x means Yext has only $0.79 in current assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of short-term debt—less than one, indicating potential difficulty covering upcoming obligations.
Among Technology sector peers, that 0.79x sits far below the median of 1.84x, placing Yext in the 4th percentile (only 4% of peers have a worse ratio). The year-over-year change is not available, but the most recent quarter saw a decline of 26.2%, dropping from 1.07x to 0.79x. The combination of a very low level and a sharp quarterly decrease points to increased short-term liquidity risk, which adds caution for investors. This metric contradicts any bullish outlook but directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by highlighting a clear vulnerability that balances against potential positives elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about YEXT?
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 YEXT's Current Ratio compare to its sector?
YEXT's Current Ratio of 0.79x compares to a Technology sector median of 1.96x, placing it in the 4th percentile.
Who are YEXT's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by Current Ratio include: ASAN (1.15x), ORCL (1.12x), PCTY (1.08x), UBER (1.07x), SAP (1.07x).
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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.
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0.79x
Sector Median
1.96x
Sector Avg
10.67x
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