Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.73 | = | 18,700) | ÷ | 25,769) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.82 | = | 17,846) | ÷ | 21,667) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 1.07 | = | 19,753) | ÷ | 18,547) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 1.52 | = | 25,883) | ÷ | 17,013) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 1.19 | = | 19,657) | ÷ | 16,557) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.38 | = | 12,242) | ÷ | 8,895) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 1.34 | = | 11,874) | ÷ | 8,883) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 1.23 | = | 10,760) | ÷ | 8,722) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 1.52 | = | 12,322) | ÷ | 8,083) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 1.60 | = | 11,922) | ÷ | 7,433) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 1.78 | = | 12,049) | ÷ | 6,769) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.57 | = | 10,433) | ÷ | 6,644) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 1.41 | = | 9,511) | ÷ | 6,744) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 1.69 | = | 9,705) | ÷ | 5,755) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 1.86 | = | 8,317) | ÷ | 4,481) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.73 | 1.01 | 1.55 | 0.83 | 0.80 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.82 | 1.02 | 1.43 | 0.95 | 0.76 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 1.07 | 0.99 | 1.40 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 1.52 | 0.98 | 1.72 | 1.12 | 0.93 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 1.19 | 1.05 | 1.78 | 1.20 | 0.97 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.38 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 0.91 | 0.88 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.54 | 1.17 | 0.83 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 1.23 | 1.10 | 1.51 | 1.15 | 0.88 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 1.52 | 1.14 | 1.73 | 1.71 | 0.89 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 1.60 | 1.16 | 1.53 | 1.63 | 0.87 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 1.78 | 1.11 | — | 1.66 | 0.88 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.57 | 1.07 | — | 1.60 | 0.81 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 1.41 | 1.09 | — | 1.32 | 0.90 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 1.69 | 1.05 | — | 1.50 | 0.90 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 1.86 | 1.22 | — | 1.69 | 0.90 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.73 | 0.86 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.82 | 0.84 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 1.07 | 0.91 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 1.52 | 0.98 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 1.19 | 1.03 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.38 | 0.95 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 1.34 | 0.94 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 1.23 | 0.97 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 1.52 | 1.04 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 1.60 | 1.03 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 1.78 | 1.02 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.57 | 0.96 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 1.41 | 0.99 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 1.69 | 1.00 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 1.86 | 1.05 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 0.73 | 0.84 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 0.82 | 0.84 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 1.52 | 1.08 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 1.19 | 1.07 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.38 | 0.98 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 1.34 | 0.98 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 1.23 | 0.98 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 1.52 | 0.99 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 1.60 | 1.01 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 1.78 | 1.01 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.57 | 1.00 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 1.41 | 0.98 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 1.69 | 1.06 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 1.86 | 0.99 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).