Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,997,690 2,182,350 1,848,460 1,669,730 1,195,830
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 880,771 992,044 1,155,910 641,524 497,064
Current ratio 2.27 2.20 1.60 2.60 2.41

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,997,690K ÷ $880,771K
= 2.27

Generac Holdings Inc's current ratio has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the current ratio stands at 2.27, indicating that the company has $2.27 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities. This represents a slight increase from 2.20 in 2022.

In 2021, there was a notable decrease in the current ratio to 1.60, implying a relatively lower level of liquidity compared to the preceding and subsequent years. The company improved its liquidity position in 2020 with a current ratio of 2.60, which suggests a healthy ability to meet short-term obligations.

The current ratio remained relatively stable in 2019 at 2.41, indicating that the company had a consistent level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities. Overall, while the current ratio has fluctuated, Generac Holdings Inc has generally maintained a favorable liquidity position over the years, with 2021 as an outlier, suggesting the need for closer monitoring of short-term liquidity management.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Generac Holdings Inc
GNRC
2.27
Franklin Electric Co Inc
FELE
2.97
Regal Beloit Corporation
RRX
2.55

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