HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) Current Ratio: 0.83
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.83 is 32% below its 5-year average of 1.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.83–1.42).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 13.09% below its 12-month average of 0.96.
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HCA Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.83
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.96
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
1.12
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.22
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.36
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.42
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.46
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-25.73%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-31.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-38.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-41.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-42.97%
HCA Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) | $88.05B | 0.83 | 0.96 | 1.12 | 1.22 |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $86.74B | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $77.02B | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $104.05B | 0.00 | 1.94 | 2.03 | 2.16 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $69.74B | 1.62 | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.47 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $62.78B | 4.13 | 4.43 | 4.90 | 4.47 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $113.82B | 2.90 | 2.79 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $114.38B | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.38 |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $119.06B | 1.89 | 1.92 | 1.76 | 1.86 |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $54.76B | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.92 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.83
Quick Ratio
0.73
HCA Healthcare, 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
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The current ratio for HCA stock is 0.83.
- Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.83 is 32% below its 5-year average of 1.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.83–1.42).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The TTM average current ratio for HCA stock is 0.96.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for HCA stock is 1.12.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for HCA stock is 1.22.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for HCA stock is 1.36.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for HCA stock is 1.42.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for HCA stock is 1.46.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.44 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.70 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.48 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.60 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.50 |
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Care Facilities
- CEO
- Samuel N. Hazen