Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) Current Ratio: 0.68
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.68 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.70, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.63–0.75).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 3.82% above its 12-month average of 0.66.
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WBA Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.68
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.66
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.70
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
0.70
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
0.92
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.10
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.24
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.39%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.38%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-38.29%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-45.20%
WBA Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) | $10.37B | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Baxter International Inc. (BAX) | $10.77B | 2.31 | 1.83 | 1.71 | 1.91 |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) | $9.03B | 1.29 | 1.35 | 1.39 | 1.37 |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) | $8.35B | 3.13 | 2.71 | 2.36 | 3.23 |
| Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) | $12.52B | 1.36 | 1.29 | 1.26 | 1.29 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) | $7.73B | 5.62 | 6.05 | 5.87 | 4.96 |
| The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) | $13.24B | 1.89 | 1.90 | 1.69 | 1.67 |
| Solventum Corporation (SOLV) | $13.66B | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.40 | 1.43 |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) | $5.98B | 1.90 | 1.84 | 2.80 | 3.67 |
| Hologic, Inc. (HOLX) | $16.97B | 3.75 | 3.72 | 3.76 | 3.20 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.68
Quick Ratio
0.37
Walgreens Boots Alliance, 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
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The current ratio for WBA stock is 0.68.
- Is Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.68 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.70, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.63–0.75).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The TTM average current ratio for WBA stock is 0.66.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for WBA stock is 0.70.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for WBA stock is 0.70.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for WBA stock is 0.92.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for WBA stock is 1.10.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for WBA stock is 1.24.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-31 | 0.68 |
| 2023-08-31 | 0.63 |
| 2022-08-31 | 0.75 |
| 2021-08-31 | 0.72 |
| 2020-08-31 | 0.67 |
| 2019-08-31 | 0.73 |
| 2018-08-31 | 0.82 |
| 2017-08-31 | 1.07 |
| 2016-08-31 | 1.52 |
| 2015-08-31 | 1.19 |
| 2014-08-31 | 1.38 |
| 2013-08-31 | 1.34 |
| 2012-08-31 | 1.23 |
| 2011-08-31 | 1.52 |
| 2010-08-31 | 1.60 |
| 2009-08-31 | 1.78 |
| 2008-08-31 | 1.57 |
| 2007-08-31 | 1.41 |
| 2006-08-31 | 1.69 |
| 2005-08-31 | 1.86 |
| 2004-08-31 | 1.90 |
| 2003-08-31 | 1.86 |
| 2002-08-31 | 1.75 |
| 2001-08-31 | 1.46 |
| 2000-08-31 | 1.54 |
| 1999-08-31 | 1.67 |
| 1998-08-31 | 1.66 |
| 1997-08-31 | 1.62 |
| 1996-08-31 | 1.71 |
| 1995-08-31 | 1.68 |
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About Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., established in 1901 and based in Deerfield, Illinois, operates as a leading global retailer focused on pharmacy, health, and beauty products. Its business activities are organized into two primary divisions: the United States and International. In the United States, the company dispenses prescription drugs and offers a diverse selection of retail goods. This includes items for health, wellness, beauty, and personal care, alongside general merchandise and consumable products, all available through its extensive network of retail drugstores. The U.S. segment also provides specialized central pharmacy services and mail delivery options for prescriptions. As of August 31, 2021, this division managed 8,965 retail outlets under the Walgreens and Duane Reade banners, complemented by five specialty pharmacies. The International segment focuses on the sale of prescription medications, health and wellness items, beauty products, personal care essentials, and other consumer goods. These are sold through its pharmacy-centric health and beauty retail locations, optical practices, its online platform boots.com, and an integrated mobile application. Additionally, this segment engages in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution operations within Germany. By August 31, 2021, the international portfolio included 4,031 retail stores operating under brands such as Boots, Benavides, and Ahumada, located across countries including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Chile. It also oversaw 548 optical practices, with 160 of these operating as franchises.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Pharmaceuticals
- CEO
- Timothy C. Wentworth