Franklin Electric Co Inc (FELE)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 964,191,000 853,795 858,090 724,647 619,254
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 433,727,000 287,039 405,769 396,014 203,704
Current ratio 2.22 2.97 2.11 1.83 3.04

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $964,191,000K ÷ $433,727,000K
= 2.22

The current ratio of Franklin Electric Co Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the company had a robust current ratio of 3.04, indicating a healthy liquidity position and suggesting the ability to meet its short-term obligations comfortably. However, there was a notable decrease in the current ratio to 1.83 as of December 31, 2021, which may raise concerns about potential liquidity challenges.

Subsequently, there was an improvement in the current ratio to 2.11 as of December 31, 2022, followed by a significant increase to 2.97 as of December 31, 2023, indicating a strengthening liquidity position and better ability to cover short-term liabilities. However, the current ratio decreased to 2.22 as of December 31, 2024.

Overall, the current ratio of Franklin Electric Co Inc has exhibited some volatility but generally remained above 1, suggesting the company has predominantly been able to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. It is important to monitor these trends closely to ensure that the company continues to maintain a healthy liquidity position in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
2.22
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
1.97
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
2.26