Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR)

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 1,048,300 1,048,950 1,078,310 1,092,490 1,114,420 1,147,400 1,108,680 1,014,570 747,986 571,218 534,118 525,574 510,135 586,289 687,810 799,029 711,479 770,464 862,686 820,418
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 309,930 315,210 295,736 316,608 402,625 341,342 345,467 360,926 295,929 292,404 311,376 289,603 259,054 292,278 291,889 303,220 315,152 330,177 326,405 355,194
Current ratio 3.38 3.33 3.65 3.45 2.77 3.36 3.21 2.81 2.53 1.95 1.72 1.81 1.97 2.01 2.36 2.64 2.26 2.33 2.64 2.31

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,048,300K ÷ $309,930K
= 3.38

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's current ratio has exhibited fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The current ratio indicates the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets.

In Q4 2023, the current ratio stood at 3.38, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter. This suggests that the company had $3.38 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities, indicating a strong liquidity position.

Looking at the trend over the past year, the current ratio has generally been on an upward trajectory, with occasional fluctuations. This indicates an overall improvement in the company's liquidity position since Q1 2022, where the current ratio was at its lowest point of 2.81.

The current ratio reaching a peak of 3.65 in Q2 2023 indicates a particularly strong liquidity position at that point in time. However, it is noteworthy that in Q4 2022, the current ratio was at its lowest of 2.77, showing a potential period of lower liquidity.

Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's current ratio, the general trend suggests an improvement in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. This indicates a positive liquidity position for the company in the recent quarters.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
3.38
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
2.49
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
2.06