Arcosa Inc (ACA)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 187,300 104,800 160,400 72,900 95,800
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 516,000 431,200 367,700 364,000 310,300
Cash ratio 0.36 0.24 0.44 0.20 0.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($187,300K + $—K) ÷ $516,000K
= 0.36

The cash ratio for Arcosa Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the cash ratio was 0.31, indicating that the company had $0.31 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. This ratio decreased to 0.20 by December 31, 2021, suggesting a lower level of liquidity compared to the previous year.

However, there was a significant improvement in the cash ratio by December 31, 2022, where it reached 0.44, indicating a healthier liquidity position for the company. Subsequently, by December 31, 2023, the cash ratio declined to 0.24, which may signal a potential strain on short-term liquidity.

By December 31, 2024, the cash ratio for Arcosa Inc improved to 0.36, reflecting a better ability to cover its short-term obligations with available cash on hand. Overall, the company's cash ratio has experienced fluctuations over the years, suggesting varying levels of liquidity and the need for careful management of cash and working capital.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Arcosa Inc
ACA
0.36
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
1.94
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
0.20