ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG)

Current ratio

Feb 28, 2025 Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Feb 25, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Nov 26, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 Aug 27, 2023 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 26, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Nov 27, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 28, 2022 May 31, 2022
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,965,600 3,205,400 3,416,200 3,149,500 3,149,500 3,285,800 3,285,800 3,469,100 3,469,100 3,573,500 3,573,500 3,385,000 3,385,000 3,454,700 3,454,700 3,416,400 3,416,400 3,233,800 3,233,800 3,033,700
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,303,700 4,559,700 3,646,800 3,241,800 3,241,800 3,470,900 3,470,900 3,833,100 3,833,100 3,940,100 3,940,100 4,440,700 4,440,700 3,561,000 3,561,000 3,722,700 3,722,700 4,160,300 4,160,300 3,518,800
Current ratio 0.69 0.70 0.94 0.97 0.97 0.95 0.95 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.76 0.76 0.97 0.97 0.92 0.92 0.78 0.78 0.86

February 28, 2025 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,965,600K ÷ $4,303,700K
= 0.69

ConAgra Foods Inc's current ratio has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from a low of 0.69 to a high of 0.97. The current ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. A ratio below 1 indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term liabilities.

The current ratio was at its lowest point of 0.69 on February 28, 2025, which could suggest potential liquidity challenges for the company at that time. On the other hand, the ratio peaked at 0.97 on several occasions, including February 26, 2023, February 28, 2023, May 26, 2024, and May 31, 2024, indicating improved liquidity positions during those periods.

Overall, the current ratio trend for ConAgra Foods Inc shows some variability, with periods of stronger liquidity positions interspersed with periods of weaker liquidity. It would be important to further investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations to assess the company's financial health and ability to manage its short-term obligations effectively.