HCA Holdings Inc (HCA)

Current ratio

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 Mar 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 16,414,000 16,662,000 15,173,000 15,282,000 14,927,000 14,294,000 13,888,000 13,541,000 13,643,000 13,481,000 13,937,000 15,006,000 13,542,000 13,248,000 12,475,000 12,036,000 12,333,000 16,266,000 14,031,000 11,016,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 15,177,000 14,900,000 14,301,000 13,141,000 12,655,000 12,407,000 11,545,000 11,028,000 9,902,000 9,784,000 8,999,000 10,518,000 9,582,000 9,624,000 8,615,000 8,642,000 8,704,000 14,379,000 12,856,000 7,019,000
Current ratio 1.08 1.12 1.06 1.16 1.18 1.15 1.20 1.23 1.38 1.38 1.55 1.43 1.41 1.38 1.45 1.39 1.42 1.13 1.09 1.57

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $16,414,000K ÷ $15,177,000K
= 1.08

The current ratio of HCA Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, indicating varying levels of liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations. The ratio was relatively stable between 2020 and 2022, ranging from 1.09 to 1.55, suggesting a healthy balance between current assets and liabilities. However, there was a slight decline in the ratio in 2023 and 2024, dropping to a range of 1.06 to 1.18.

Overall, the current ratio of HCA Holdings Inc has generally been above 1, indicating that the company has sufficient current assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the slight downward trend in recent years may require further monitoring to ensure continued liquidity and financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
HCA Holdings Inc
HCA
1.08
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
THC
1.78
Universal Health Services Inc
UHS
1.27

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HCA Holdings Inc Current Ratio (Quarterly Data)