WaldencastWALD -1.35%35 Current Ratio is 1.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks worse than 51.26% 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. Waldencast's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.70.
Waldencast has a current ratio of 1.70. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waldencast's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WALD'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.4 Max: 1.71
Current: 1.7
During the past 6 years, Waldencast's highest Current Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.40.
WALD's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 51.26% of 1988
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs WALD: 1.70
Waldencast (NAS:WALD) 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.
Waldencast Current Ratio Related Terms
Waldencast Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waldencast'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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast'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.
Waldencast Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast'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.
Waldencast (WALD) has a Current Ratio of 1.70 as of Dec. 2025. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Waldencast's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #1019 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Waldencast's Current Ratio too high?
Waldencast's current Current Ratio of 1.70 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Waldencast's value of 1.70 is 1.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #1019 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Current Ratio compare to ACU and SKIN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #1019 out of 1988 companies for Current Ratio. This places Waldencast in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Waldencast's value of 1.70 is 1.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Waldencast's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Waldencast has consistently been below 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,988 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. Waldencast's current Current Ratio of 1.70 is 1.7% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waldencast's current Current Ratio is 1.70, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.47, compared to a current price of $1.49 — trading 57.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.70, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 1.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Current Ratio is 1.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Is Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.49 is trading 57.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.47.
GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WALD:
Current Ratio: 1.70 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: $3.47 vs. price of $1.49 (57.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1019 of 1988)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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