AGCO Corporation (AGCO)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 612,700 622,600 657,300 2,455,800 595,500 680,700 463,500 558,700 789,500 607,000 580,600 655,700 889,100 537,000 500,200 453,700 1,119,100 511,000 404,400 386,700
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 700 480,000 475,000 444,000 442,000 411,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,826,000 4,280,100 4,363,500 4,213,200 4,343,600 4,119,100 4,302,500 3,984,300 4,088,000 3,617,900 3,630,500 3,435,200 3,454,600 3,549,200 3,619,300 3,414,600 3,362,800 2,857,500 2,607,700 2,562,100
Cash ratio 0.16 0.15 0.15 0.58 0.14 0.17 0.11 0.14 0.19 0.17 0.16 0.19 0.26 0.29 0.27 0.26 0.46 0.32 0.16 0.15

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($612,700K + $700K) ÷ $3,826,000K
= 0.16

The cash ratio of AGCO Corporation has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The cash ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents.

The cash ratio started at a low of 0.15 on March 31, 2020, increased steadily to reach its peak of 0.58 on March 31, 2024. This indicates that the company significantly improved its ability to cover its short-term obligations with cash during this period.

However, there were periods of fluctuation in the cash ratio, with noticeable dips and rebounds. For example, the ratio decreased on June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023, but then increased again by December of those years.

Overall, the cash ratio of AGCO Corporation reflects varying levels of liquidity over the analyzed period, with the company improving its cash position significantly by the end of 2024. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these fluctuations to understand the company's liquidity position and its ability to meet short-term obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
0.16
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0.24
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1.52