Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD)

Current 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
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,240,600 2,016,700 1,755,200 1,534,300 1,529,700 1,744,600 1,576,400 1,334,900 1,395,900 1,564,400 1,750,700 1,221,800 1,233,400 1,176,800 1,128,700 1,111,800 1,112,400 1,444,500 1,276,700 1,828,800
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,315,900 1,246,600 1,149,700 1,151,100 1,422,000 1,188,400 1,121,800 1,126,900 1,183,800 1,450,600 1,726,800 1,871,600 2,075,200 1,584,400 1,376,100 1,274,300 1,388,600 971,900 996,600 1,769,000
Current ratio 1.70 1.62 1.53 1.33 1.08 1.47 1.41 1.18 1.18 1.08 1.01 0.65 0.59 0.74 0.82 0.87 0.80 1.49 1.28 1.03

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 exhibited some fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Initially, the current ratio was low at 1.03 on March 31, 2020, indicating a relatively lower level of current assets to cover its current liabilities.

Subsequently, there was an improvement in the current ratio, reaching a peak of 1.70 on December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company had a more favorable position in terms of current assets to meet its short-term obligations as of the end of 2024.

Throughout the period, the current ratio fluctuated, indicating varying levels of liquidity and ability to cover short-term obligations. It is important to note that a current ratio above 1 indicates the company has more current assets than current liabilities, providing a buffer for meeting its short-term financial commitments.

Overall, the trend in Church & Dwight Company Inc's current ratio shows variability but generally demonstrates an improvement in liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations over the period analyzed.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

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