Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,240,600 1,529,700 1,395,900 1,233,400 1,112,400
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,315,900 1,422,000 1,183,800 2,075,200 1,388,600
Current ratio 1.70 1.08 1.18 0.59 0.80

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,240,600K ÷ $1,315,900K
= 1.70

The current ratio of Church & Dwight Company Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. It was 0.80 in 2020, indicating that current liabilities exceeded current assets at that time. However, there was a significant improvement in 2022 when the current ratio increased to 1.18, reflecting a healthier liquidity position with current assets now exceeding current liabilities. The ratio slightly decreased in 2023 to 1.08, but remained above 1, which indicates the company still had more current assets than current liabilities. In 2024, the current ratio further improved to 1.70, indicating a robust liquidity position with ample current assets to cover current obligations. Overall, the trend suggests that Church & Dwight Company Inc has been managing its short-term financial obligations effectively, strengthening its position over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Church & Dwight Company Inc
CHD
1.70
Ecolab Inc
ECL
1.30
Procter & Gamble Company
PG
0.73
Stepan Company
SCL
1.40