Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. (FBIN)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,045,700 2,460,400 2,744,500 2,208,500 1,898,200
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,200,400 1,544,700 1,971,100 1,345,100 1,409,300
Current ratio 1.70 1.59 1.39 1.64 1.35

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,045,700K ÷ $1,200,400K
= 1.70

The current ratio of Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. has exhibited some fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the company's current ratio improved to 1.70 from 1.59 in 2022, indicating a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt obligations with its current assets. This increase suggests an improvement in the company's liquidity position compared to the previous year.

Looking back further, the company's current ratio was 1.39 in 2021, 1.64 in 2020, and 1.35 in 2019. These figures show some variability in the company's liquidity position over the years, with the ratio generally fluctuating within a certain range.

Overall, while the current ratio has shown variability, the recent increase to 1.70 in 2023 suggests a positive trend in the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. However, further analysis considering other liquidity ratios and the company's industry benchmarks would provide a more comprehensive understanding of Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.'s liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc.
FBIN
1.70
Installed Building Products Inc
IBP
3.09
Lennar Corporation
LEN
16.88