Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,032,170 1,997,690 2,182,350 1,848,460 1,669,730
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,033,150 880,771 992,044 1,155,910 641,524
Current ratio 1.97 2.27 2.20 1.60 2.60

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,032,170K ÷ $1,033,150K
= 1.97

The current ratio of Generac Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the company's current ratio was 2.60, indicating a strong ability to cover its short-term obligations with current assets. However, by December 31, 2021, the current ratio decreased to 1.60, suggesting a potential strain on the company's liquidity and ability to meet its short-term liabilities.

Subsequently, the current ratio improved to 2.20 by December 31, 2022, signaling a better position in terms of liquidity. The ratio continued to increase to 2.27 as of December 31, 2023, indicating a further enhancement in the company's ability to pay off its short-term debts. However, there was a slight decline by December 31, 2024, with the current ratio standing at 1.97.

Overall, although there have been fluctuations in Generac Holdings Inc's current ratio, the company maintained a generally healthy liquidity position over the five-year period, with the ratios mostly above 1. This suggests that the company has had varying levels of ability to meet its short-term obligations using its current assets, with some periods showing stronger liquidity positions than others.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
1.97
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
2.97
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
2.55

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