Current Ratio Calculator

Calculate current ratio for liquidity analysis.

Current Ratio Calculator

Balance Sheet Information

Current Assets

Cash, bank deposits, short-term investments

Money owed by customers

Raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods

Prepaid expenses, short-term investments

Current Liabilities

Money owed to suppliers

Loans due within one year

Wages, taxes, interest payable

Deferred revenue, other short-term obligations

About Current Ratio

Current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations.

Higher ratios indicate better liquidity, but too high may suggest inefficient use of assets.

Industry benchmarks vary significantly across sectors.

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

liquidity

Total Current Assets:
Total Current Liabilities:
Working Capital:

Current Assets Breakdown

Cash & Equivalents:
Accounts Receivable:
Inventory:
Other Assets:

Liquidity Assessment

Rating:

Interpretation:

Key Insights:

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Typical Industry Ranges

Ratio Analysis

Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Excludes inventory from current assets
Cash Ratio
Only cash and equivalents vs liabilities
Working Capital Ratio
Working capital as % of current assets

Benchmark Interpretation

Below 1.0: May struggle to meet short-term obligations

1.0 - 1.5: Adequate liquidity for most industries

1.5 - 3.0: Good liquidity position

Above 3.0: Excellent liquidity, but may indicate inefficient asset use

Understanding Current Ratio

What is Current Ratio?

Current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with current assets.

It's calculated by dividing total current assets by total current liabilities.

A higher ratio generally indicates better short-term financial health.

Related Ratios

Quick Ratio: More conservative, excludes inventory

Cash Ratio: Most conservative, only cash and equivalents

Working Capital: Absolute difference between current assets and liabilities

Low Ratio (< 1.0)

May indicate liquidity problems

Difficulty paying short-term debts

Potential cash flow issues

Higher financial risk

Good Ratio (1.5 - 3.0)

Healthy liquidity position

Can meet short-term obligations

Good financial flexibility

Balanced asset management

High Ratio (> 3.0)

Excellent liquidity

May indicate inefficient asset use

Excess cash not being invested

Opportunity cost considerations

Formula

Current Ratio = Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities

Current Assets: Cash, accounts receivable, inventory, and other assets expected to be converted to cash within one year

Current Liabilities: Debts and obligations due within one year

Key Considerations

  • • Industry context is crucial for interpretation
  • • Quality of current assets matters (e.g., collectible receivables)
  • • Seasonal businesses may show significant variations
  • • Should be analyzed alongside other financial ratios
  • • Trends over time are more meaningful than single measurements
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