Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 491,547 738,197 829,480 395,839 211,916
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 14,622 9,030 8,608 8,505 8,504
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 170,430 147,670 153,124 122,128 170,318
Cash ratio 2.97 5.06 5.47 3.31 1.29

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($491,547K + $14,622K) ÷ $170,430K
= 2.97

The cash ratio of Warrior Met Coal Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the cash ratio was 1.29, indicating that the company had $1.29 of cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities.

There was a significant increase in the cash ratio to 3.31 as of December 31, 2021, suggesting that the company improved its liquidity position significantly by having $3.31 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities.

By December 31, 2022, the cash ratio further improved to 5.47, indicating a strong liquidity position with $5.47 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities.

However, there was a slight decline in the cash ratio to 5.06 by December 31, 2023, but it still indicates a healthy liquidity position.

As of December 31, 2024, the cash ratio decreased to 2.97, showing a reduction in liquidity compared to the previous year, but still suggesting that Warrior Met Coal Inc has a sufficient level of cash to cover its short-term obligations.

Overall, the trend of Warrior Met Coal Inc's cash ratio indicates fluctuations but generally reflects a positive liquidity position throughout the years analyzed.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
2.97
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
0.63