Planet Labs PBCPL.WS 55 Current Ratio is 2.81 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates PL.WS with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Planet Labs PBC ranks better than 69.75% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Planet Labs PBC's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.81.
Planet Labs PBC has a current ratio of 2.81. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PL.WS'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 2.74 Max: 4.37
Current: 2.81
During the past 7 years, Planet Labs PBC's highest Current Ratio was 4.37. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 2.74.
PL.WS's Current Ratio is ranked better than 69.75% of 357
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs PL.WS: 2.81
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL.WS) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Planet Labs PBC Current Ratio Related Terms
Planet Labs PBC Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PL.WS vs ARXS, BWXT, TXT: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Planet Labs PBC Current Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a Current Ratio of 2.81 as of Apr. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 4.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #108 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Current Ratio of 2.81 is near median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 4.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Current Ratio is 1.93. Planet Labs PBC's value of 2.81 is 45.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #108 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Planet Labs PBC has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Labs PBC's Current Ratio compare to ARXS and BWXT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #108 out of 357 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Planet Labs PBC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.93. Planet Labs PBC's value of 2.81 is 45.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Planet Labs PBC's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 4.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Planet Labs PBC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Current Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.93, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Planet Labs PBC's current Current Ratio of 2.81 is 45.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Labs PBC's current Current Ratio is 2.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Labs PBC stock overvalued right now?
Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS) has a current Current Ratio of 2.81. The current Current Ratio is 2.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 45.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.93. Planet Labs PBC's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Planet Labs PBC (PL.WS), the current Current Ratio is 2.81 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
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