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Current Ratio

Current Assets / Current Liabilities; liquidity gauge

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Current Ratio

Current Assets / Current Liabilities; liquidity gauge

Definition

Current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with short-term assets. A ratio above 1.0 indicates positive working capital, while ratios below 1.0 suggest potential liquidity issues. Industry norms vary.

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#liquidity #working capital #short-term assets #solvency

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Category: Fundamental

Fundamental analysis examines a company's financial health, management quality, and market position to determine intrinsic value.

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