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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 1.65 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.61, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.23–1.92).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 2.95% above its 12-month average of 1.60.

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Current Ratio

BHP Current Ratio

1.65

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

+14.85% 5Y
BHP Current Ratio

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BHP Current Ratio

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BHP Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

1.65

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

1.60

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

1.57

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

1.61

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

1.66

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

1.50

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

1.50

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+2.95%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.99%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+2.69%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-0.41%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+9.95%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+9.79%

BHP Competitors' Current Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPCURRENT RATIOTTM3Y5Y
BHP Group Limited (BHP)$205.82B1.651.601.571.61
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B0.880.890.840.82
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs ›$152.24B1.441.531.601.69
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B3.893.323.513.37
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B2.291.961.852.14
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B2.292.352.402.47
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B0.870.830.870.89
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B1.081.171.241.33
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B1.741.561.661.75
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B1.151.091.151.29

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

1.65

Quick Ratio

1.11

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

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

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The current ratio for BHP stock is 1.65.
Is BHP Group Limited's current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 1.65 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.61, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.23–1.92).
What is the TTM average current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The TTM average current ratio for BHP stock is 1.60.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 3Y average current ratio for BHP stock is 1.57.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 5Y average current ratio for BHP stock is 1.61.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 10Y average current ratio for BHP stock is 1.66.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 15Y average current ratio for BHP stock is 1.50.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 20Y average current ratio for BHP stock is 1.50.

BHP Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2025-12-311.65
2025-06-301.46
2024-12-311.70
2024-06-301.70
2023-12-311.57
2023-06-301.23
2022-12-311.69
2022-06-301.69
2021-12-311.92
2021-06-301.63
2020-12-311.42
2020-06-301.45
2019-12-311.62
2019-06-301.89
2018-12-312.55
2018-06-302.51
2017-12-311.75
2017-06-301.85
2016-12-311.79
2016-06-301.44
2015-12-311.58
2015-06-301.27
2014-12-311.42
2014-06-301.23
2013-12-311.22
2013-06-300.94
2012-12-311.11
2012-06-300.93
2011-12-310.85
2011-06-301.28
2010-12-312.20
2010-06-301.93
2009-12-312.12
2009-06-301.90
2008-12-311.50
2008-06-301.32
2007-12-311.17
2007-06-301.08
2006-12-311.11
2006-06-300.99
2005-12-310.96
2005-06-300.92
2004-12-311.50
2004-06-301.21
2003-12-311.68
2003-06-301.20
2002-12-311.06
2002-06-301.10
2001-12-311.50
2001-06-301.03
2000-12-311.17
2000-06-300.89
1999-12-300.92
1999-05-310.94
1998-11-301.06
1998-05-311.17
1997-11-301.16
1997-05-311.15
1996-11-301.10
1996-05-311.05
1995-11-301.09
1995-05-311.14
1994-11-301.10
1994-05-311.06
1993-11-300.99
1993-05-310.91
1992-11-300.83
1992-05-310.77
1991-11-300.85
1991-05-310.95
1990-11-301.06
1990-05-311.21
1989-11-301.24
1989-05-311.29
1988-11-301.01
1988-05-310.85
1987-11-300.95
1987-05-311.15
1986-11-300.00

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About BHP Group Limited

BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

Melbourne, VIC
38,962 employees
www.bhp.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Mike Henry
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