Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)

Quick 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
Cash US$ in thousands 753,500 1,530,600 1,736,300 552,600 576,700 108,000 379,300 423,900 400,000 625,400 353,200 291,700 324,400 295,600 713,300 761,000 897,100 719,000 737,700 1,187,700
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 665,800 1,068,400 1,089,700 1,174,700 1,186,300 875,600 1,045,300 930,000 1,078,400 1,552,100 1,259,700 1,188,600 1,169,500 851,300 761,700 660,100 646,200 645,700 613,900 602,700
Quick ratio 1.13 1.43 1.59 0.47 0.49 0.12 0.36 0.46 0.37 0.40 0.28 0.25 0.28 0.35 0.94 1.15 1.39 1.11 1.20 1.97

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($753,500K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $665,800K
= 1.13

The quick ratio of Carlisle Companies Incorporated has fluctuated over the past five years. Starting at a healthy ratio of 1.97 in March 2020, the company maintained strong liquidity, indicating its ability to meet short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory. However, there was a notable decline in the quick ratio to 0.25 by March 2022, suggesting potential liquidity challenges.

Subsequently, Carlisle Companies Incorporated made efforts to improve its liquidity position with some fluctuations along the way. By the end of June 2024, the quick ratio had recovered significantly to 1.59, indicating a healthier liquidity position compared to the previous periods. This improvement suggests that the company may have managed its short-term assets and liabilities more effectively, potentially enhancing its ability to meet immediate financial obligations.

Overall, the quick ratio trend of Carlisle Companies Incorporated reflects a dynamic approach to managing liquidity, with fluctuations showcasing the company's ability to adapt to changing financial circumstances over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
CSL
1.13
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
WST
0.88