Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 6,143,540 6,377,020 6,014,820 6,275,480 6,270,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,665,360 5,307,400 5,420,850 5,180,310 4,743,920
Current ratio 1.32 1.20 1.11 1.21 1.32

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $6,143,540K ÷ $4,665,360K
= 1.32

The current ratio of Advance Auto Parts Inc has exhibited some fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from a high of 1.32 in December 2020 to a low of 1.11 in December 2022. The current ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. A ratio above 1 indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting a healthy liquidity position.

While the current ratio decreased to 1.21 in December 2021 and then slightly improved to 1.20 in December 2023, it returned to 1.32 by December 2024. This suggests that Advance Auto Parts Inc has generally maintained a satisfactory ability to meet its short-term financial obligations throughout the period, albeit with some variations. It is important to continue monitoring this ratio to ensure the company's liquidity position remains robust.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
1.32
AutoZone Inc
AZO
0.84
MarineMax Inc
HZO
1.19
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
0.71