Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,069,170 1,173,110 627,201 467,483 444,046
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 147,670 153,124 122,128 170,318 128,952
Current ratio 7.24 7.66 5.14 2.74 3.44

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,069,170K ÷ $147,670K
= 7.24

The current ratio of Warrior Met Coal Inc has demonstrated fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio peaked at 7.66 in 2022, indicating a strong ability to cover its short-term obligations with current assets. However, there was a notable decrease in 2023 to 7.24, albeit remaining at a relatively high level. This suggests that the company still maintains a comfortable liquidity position. The current ratio was the lowest in 2020 at 2.74, indicating a potential liquidity challenge, which improved in the subsequent years. Overall, Warrior Met Coal Inc has shown a generally healthy liquidity position based on its current ratio trend over the past five years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
7.24
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
1.35