Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

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 918,000 1,738,000 1,414,000 1,123,000 1,310,000 807,000 547,000 403,000 550,000 368,000 438,000 389,000 531,000 2,261,000 566,000 588,000 1,173,000 613,000 366,000 765,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 95,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,465,000 4,236,000 4,688,000 3,864,000 4,201,000 3,957,000 3,554,000 3,576,000 3,932,000 4,010,000 5,356,000 5,106,000 4,133,000 5,535,000 4,514,000 3,756,000 4,282,000 3,624,000 3,447,000 3,238,000
Cash ratio 0.26 0.43 0.30 0.29 0.31 0.20 0.15 0.11 0.14 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.13 0.41 0.13 0.16 0.27 0.17 0.11 0.24

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($918,000K + $—K) ÷ $3,465,000K
= 0.26

The cash ratio of Crown Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past years, ranging from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.43. This ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its available cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio suggests a stronger liquidity position, as the company has more cash on hand relative to its current liabilities.

The trend in Crown Holdings Inc's cash ratio shows some variability, with occasional spikes and dips. Overall, the company appears to have maintained a satisfactory level of liquidity throughout the period, with the ratio generally staying above 0.10. It is important for investors and analysts to closely monitor the cash ratio to assess the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations and manage liquidity effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
0.26
Ball Corporation
BALL
0.11
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
0.28