AGCO Corporation (AGCO)

Current ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 6,340,800 6,675,100 6,747,000 6,328,800 5,739,300 5,701,500 5,704,300 5,637,000 5,014,100 4,807,900 4,728,200 4,298,300 4,368,400 3,944,700 3,870,900 3,810,000 3,729,100 3,956,600 4,161,600 3,961,300
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 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 2,884,500 3,027,700 3,228,900 3,054,700
Current ratio 1.46 1.62 1.57 1.59 1.40 1.58 1.57 1.64 1.45 1.35 1.31 1.26 1.30 1.38 1.48 1.49 1.29 1.31 1.29 1.30

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $6,340,800K ÷ $4,343,600K
= 1.46

AGCO Corp.'s current ratio has fluctuated over the past eight quarters, ranging from a low of 1.40 in Q4 2022 to a high of 1.64 in Q1 2022. The current ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets. A current ratio above 1 indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities.

The trend in AGCO Corp.'s current ratio shows some variability but generally remains within a reasonable range. The recent values fluctuate between 1.46 and 1.62, suggesting some stability in the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations. However, a current ratio of 1.46 in Q4 2023 indicates that AGCO Corp. may have slightly fewer current assets available to cover its current liabilities compared to the previous quarters.

Overall, while the current ratio of AGCO Corp. has shown some variation, it remains relatively healthy and indicates that the company is in a strong position to meet its short-term financial obligations. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio to ensure continued financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
1.46
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
3.76
Deere & Company
DE
0.82
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
3.87