DXC Technology Co (DXC)

Cash ratio

Mar 31, 2025 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
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 1,796,000 1,723,000 1,245,000 1,317,000 1,224,000 1,691,000 1,412,000 1,576,000 1,858,000 2,091,000 2,260,000 2,209,000 2,672,000 2,919,000 2,699,000 2,460,000 2,968,000 3,919,000 3,079,000 5,509,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,411,000 3,788,000 4,004,000 4,093,000 4,394,000 4,961,000 4,724,000 5,057,000 5,187,000 6,170,000 5,865,000 6,257,000 6,853,000 6,728,000 6,819,000 7,406,000 8,150,000 8,270,000 8,656,000 8,325,000
Cash ratio 0.41 0.45 0.31 0.32 0.28 0.34 0.30 0.31 0.36 0.34 0.39 0.35 0.39 0.43 0.40 0.33 0.36 0.47 0.36 0.66

March 31, 2025 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,796,000K + $—K) ÷ $4,411,000K
= 0.41

The cash ratio of DXC Technology Co has displayed fluctuating trends over the period from June 30, 2020, to March 31, 2025. The cash ratio ranged from a high of 0.66 on June 30, 2020, to a low of 0.28 on March 31, 2024. This ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities using its cash and cash equivalents.

The ratio decreased to 0.36 on September 30, 2020, showing a decrease in the company's liquidity position. Subsequently, it increased to 0.47 on December 31, 2020, before fluctuating within the range of 0.30 to 0.45 throughout the remaining quarters of the data provided.

Overall, the cash ratio of DXC Technology Co experienced variability, potentially indicating changes in the company's cash management practices or short-term financial obligations. A higher cash ratio suggests a stronger ability to meet short-term obligations with cash on hand, whereas a lower ratio may signal liquidity challenges.