Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)

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 6,907,000 6,027,000 6,192,000 6,469,000 6,636,000 6,941,000 7,165,000 7,444,000 7,422,000 8,325,000 8,768,000 8,559,000 7,653,000 7,146,000 6,574,000 5,861,000 5,298,000 2,628,800 2,642,300 3,065,600
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,322,000 3,255,000 3,318,000 3,396,000 3,508,000 3,294,000 3,408,000 3,460,000 3,549,000 3,580,000 3,987,000 3,751,000 3,561,000 3,279,000 2,986,000 2,933,000 2,929,000 1,214,100 1,038,000 1,370,800
Current ratio 2.08 1.85 1.87 1.90 1.89 2.11 2.10 2.15 2.09 2.33 2.20 2.28 2.15 2.18 2.20 2.00 1.81 2.17 2.55 2.24

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $6,907,000K ÷ $3,322,000K
= 2.08

The current ratio of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from a low of 1.81 to a high of 2.55. Generally, a current ratio above 1 indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, which is considered a positive sign of liquidity.

Looking at the trend, we can see that the current ratio peaked at 2.55 in June 30, 2020, before experiencing some fluctuations over the subsequent quarters. Despite some variability, the company has maintained a current ratio above 2 for most periods, indicating a relatively healthy liquidity position.

In the most recent period, December 31, 2024, the current ratio stands at 2.08, which suggests the company still has a strong ability to meet its short-term obligations. However, it is important to monitor future trends to ensure the company's liquidity position remains stable and sustainable.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
CLF
2.08
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
FCX
2.42
MP Materials Corp
MP
10.42