Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Sarah Chen

What Is the Current Ratio?

Formula

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations due within one year.

A ratio above 1.0 means the company has more current assets than liabilities, indicating good liquidity.

Common use cases:

  • Assessing company liquidity
  • Credit analysis
  • Financial health checks

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sarah Chen

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Sarah is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in investment management and financial modeling. She specializes in retirement planning and compound interest calculations.

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