California Resources Corp (CRC)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 372,000 496,000 307,000 305,000 14,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 3,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 980,000 616,000 894,000 854,000 709,000
Cash ratio 0.38 0.81 0.34 0.36 0.02

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($372,000K + $—K) ÷ $980,000K
= 0.38

The cash ratio of California Resources Corp has shown a significant improvement over the years, increasing from 0.02 in December 31, 2019, to 0.38 in December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has a higher ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its available cash and cash equivalents. The trend suggests that California Resources Corp has been effectively managing its liquidity position and may be better equipped to meet its financial obligations in the near term. It is important to note that a higher cash ratio indicates a stronger financial position in terms of liquidity.