Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Current ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,069,170 1,104,200 1,216,070 1,243,580 1,173,110 1,141,560 1,113,620 839,610 627,201 479,230 452,060 477,126 467,483 502,018 519,320 564,531 444,046 462,858 400,776 466,006
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 147,670 143,961 124,154 127,720 153,124 162,949 144,471 155,684 122,128 134,394 130,670 160,963 170,318 139,277 131,147 132,726 128,952 150,179 121,257 121,500
Current ratio 7.24 7.67 9.79 9.74 7.66 7.01 7.71 5.39 5.14 3.57 3.46 2.96 2.74 3.60 3.96 4.25 3.44 3.08 3.31 3.84

December 31, 2023 calculation

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

Warrior Met Coal Inc's current ratio has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters. The current ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets.

In Q2 and Q1 of 2023, the current ratio was 9.79 and 9.74, respectively, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations. However, in Q4 and Q3 of 2022, the current ratio was lower at 7.66 and 7.01, suggesting a potential liquidity risk.

Overall, Warrior Met Coal Inc's current ratio has generally been above 7 in most quarters, indicating a healthy liquidity position. However, monitoring the trend and understanding the underlying factors impacting the company's current assets and liabilities is crucial for a more holistic assessment of its financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

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