Current Ratio and Credit Ratings

The current ratio offers a basic snapshot of short-term liquidity by comparing current assets to current liabilities.

Calculation and General Reading

Current ratio is calculated as total current assets divided by total current liabilities. A ratio comfortably above one is generally viewed as a basic sign of short-term liquidity adequacy, though the ratio alone says nothing about the quality or liquidity of the current assets themselves.

Limitations Agencies Account For

A current ratio inflated by slow-moving inventory or ageing receivables can overstate real liquidity, which is why agencies typically pair the current ratio with the quick ratio and a more granular look at receivable and inventory quality, rather than relying on the headline number alone.

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