Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Current Ratio: 1.21
Is Illinois Tool Works Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s current ratio of 1.21 is 25% below its 5-year average of 1.61, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.21–2.52).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 5.84% below its 12-month average of 1.29.
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ITW Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
1.21
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
1.29
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
1.33
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.61
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.97
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
2.05
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
2.01
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-38.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-40.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-39.66%
ITW Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.22B | 1.21 | 1.29 | 1.33 | 1.61 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $77.05B | 0.88 | 1.32 | 1.62 | 1.56 |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.35B | 1.71 | 1.56 | 1.43 | 1.55 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.52B | 4.08 | 3.06 | 3.08 | 3.71 |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $60.57B | 1.70 | 2.17 | 2.36 | 2.46 |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) | $60.53B | 1.21 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.15 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $85.03B | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.97 | 1.03 |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $88.11B | 1.76 | 1.54 | 1.38 | 1.52 |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $89.45B | 1.22 | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.22 |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $53.01B | 4.85 | 4.76 | 4.51 | 4.39 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
1.21
Quick Ratio
0.89
Illinois Tool Works Inc. 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
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The current ratio for ITW stock is 1.21.
- Is Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s current ratio of 1.21 is 25% below its 5-year average of 1.61, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.21–2.52).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The TTM average current ratio for ITW stock is 1.29.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for ITW stock is 1.33.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for ITW stock is 1.61.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for ITW stock is 1.97.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for ITW stock is 2.05.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for ITW stock is 2.01.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.36 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.52 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.90 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.38 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.22 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.84 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.29 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.00 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.30 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.00 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.06 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.34 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.21 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.48 |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.83 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.60 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.40 |
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About Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of a wide array of industrial goods and specialized equipment. The company operates through seven distinct divisions: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers & Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products. The Automotive OEM division supplies plastic and metal components, various fastening solutions, and integrated assemblies for automobiles, light-duty trucks, and other industrial applications. Its Food Equipment segment delivers commercial kitchen appliances for washing, refrigeration, cooking, and food processing, alongside comprehensive kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems, and offers related maintenance and repair services. The Test & Measurement and Electronics unit manufactures and sells machinery, expendable supplies, and accompanying software designed for assessing materials and structural integrity, in addition to equipment and consumables critical for the creation of electronic subassemblies and microelectronic components. The Welding division focuses on arc welding apparatus, coupled with metal arc welding consumables and associated accessories. The Polymers & Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealing compounds, lubrication and cutting fluids, and various fluids and polymers intended for automotive aftermarket upkeep and cosmetic purposes. The Construction Products segment provides purpose-engineered fastening systems and comprehensive solutions for new housing, renovation projects, and commercial building industries. Lastly, the Specialty Products segment delivers machinery and supplies for beverage packaging, equipment and expendables for product identification and marking, and specialized components and fasteners for appliances. ITW's broad clientele encompasses sectors such as automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers, the commercial food service industry, construction companies, general industrial enterprises, and the automotive aftermarket. The corporation distributes its offerings directly to industrial manufacturers and via an extensive network of independent distributors. Established in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Christopher A. O'Herlihy