Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 3.25 is 18% above its 5-year average of 2.74, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.11–6.45).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 5.73% above its 12-month average of 3.07.
Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 3.25.
CURRENT RATIO
3.25
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
3.07
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
2.92
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
2.74
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
3.79
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
3.40
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
2.99
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+18.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-4.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.66%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
1.46
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+121.77%
vs the sector median at left
American Public Education, Inc.
Market Cap
$840.98M
Current Ratio
3.25
TTM Avg
3.07
3Y Avg
2.92
5Y Avg
2.74
Market Cap
$803.88M
Current Ratio
0.97
TTM Avg
1.08
3Y Avg
1.21
5Y Avg
1.29
Market Cap
$882.60M
Current Ratio
4.80
TTM Avg
3.84
3Y Avg
3.94
5Y Avg
3.58
Market Cap
$791.05M
Current Ratio
2.08
TTM Avg
2.15
3Y Avg
2.40
5Y Avg
2.38
Market Cap
$714.65M
Current Ratio
0.96
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
1.50
5Y Avg
1.49
Market Cap
$641.75M
Current Ratio
1.17
TTM Avg
1.14
3Y Avg
1.29
5Y Avg
1.29
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) | $840.98M | 3.25 | 3.07 | 2.92 | 2.74 |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $803.88M | 0.97 | 1.08 | 1.21 | 1.29 |
| The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL)vs › | $882.60M | 4.80 | 3.84 | 3.94 | 3.58 |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $791.05M | 2.08 | 2.15 | 2.40 | 2.38 |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $714.65M | 0.96 | 1.04 | 1.50 | 1.49 |
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)vs › | $641.75M | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.29 | 1.29 |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $631.82M | 1.48 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.06B | 2.57 | 3.18 | 3.35 | 3.68 |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $599.77M | 6.93 | 1.73 | 1.54 | 1.61 |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.09B | 3.45 | 3.52 | 2.67 | 2.47 |
Current Ratio
3.25
Quick Ratio
3.25
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 3.25 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.98 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.46 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.84 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.83 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.27 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.29 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.65 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.83 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.81 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.94 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.47 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.39 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.47 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.63 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.39 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.43 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.40 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.42 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.11 |
| 2021-06-30 | 6.45 |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.80 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.57 |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.14 |
| 2020-06-30 | 4.36 |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.71 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.92 |
| 2019-09-30 | 5.03 |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.69 |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.88 |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.25 |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.36 |
| 2018-06-30 | 5.08 |
| 2018-03-31 | 4.45 |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.41 |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.43 |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.37 |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.16 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.88 |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.53 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.23 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.77 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.58 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.46 |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.90 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.03 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.82 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.46 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.56 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.40 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.15 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.92 |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.85 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.56 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.56 |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.13 |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.59 |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.55 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.45 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.55 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.72 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.42 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.61 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.83 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.51 |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.05 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.05 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.85 |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.37 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.97 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.68 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.61 |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.87 |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.66 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.60 |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.07 |
| 2007-06-30 | 2.17 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.67 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.22 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.96 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.00 |