CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF)
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 | ||
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| Total current assets | US$ in thousands | 3,050,000 | 4,190,000 | 4,072,000 | 3,848,000 | 3,673,000 | 3,680,000 | 3,738,000 | 3,826,000 | 2,593,000 | 1,814,000 | 1,569,000 | 1,489,000 | 1,367,000 | 1,171,000 | 1,136,000 | 1,480,000 | 974,000 | 1,669,000 | 1,488,000 | 1,412,000 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 800,000 | 926,000 | 622,000 | 862,000 | 995,000 | 1,381,000 | 1,097,000 | 2,228,000 | 1,432,000 | 1,015,000 | 643,000 | 891,000 | 906,000 | 681,000 | 615,000 | 1,235,000 | 665,000 | 1,245,000 | 1,042,000 | 826,000 |
| Current ratio | 3.81 | 4.52 | 6.55 | 4.46 | 3.69 | 2.66 | 3.41 | 1.72 | 1.81 | 1.79 | 2.44 | 1.67 | 1.51 | 1.72 | 1.85 | 1.20 | 1.46 | 1.34 | 1.43 | 1.71 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $3,050,000K ÷ $800,000K
= 3.81
The current ratio for CF Industries Holdings Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past 8 quarters. The ratio indicates the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets.
In Q4 2023, the current ratio was 3.81, which suggests the company had $3.81 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities. This ratio improved from the previous quarter (Q3 2023) when it was 4.52, indicating a better liquidity position.
The current ratio peaked in Q2 2023 at 6.55, which indicates a strong ability to cover short-term obligations with current assets during that period. This was a significant improvement from the previous quarter and a positive sign for the company's financial health.
Looking back further, fluctuations in the current ratio can be observed. Over the past 8 quarters, the current ratio has ranged from a low of 1.72 in Q1 2022 to a high of 6.55 in Q2 2023. The lowest point in Q1 2022 may have raised concerns about the company's ability to cover short-term obligations, while the improving trend seen in the more recent quarters indicates a strengthening liquidity position.
Overall, the current ratio for CF Industries Holdings Inc has shown variability but generally remained above 1, indicating that the company has had sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities. It is important for investors and analysts to monitor this ratio over time to assess the company's liquidity and financial health.
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Dec 31, 2023