Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP)

Current ratio

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,006,620 1,002,940 1,586,570 963,327 1,115,090
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 418,931 394,810 866,306 219,136 410,238
Current ratio 2.40 2.54 1.83 4.40 2.72

September 30, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,006,620K ÷ $418,931K
= 2.40

The current ratio of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years, indicating changes in its short-term liquidity position. The ratio decreased from 4.40 in 2020 to 1.83 in 2021, showing a substantial decline in the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations. However, in 2022, there was an improvement as the ratio increased to 2.54, suggesting a better ability to cover short-term liabilities. The current ratio further improved to 2.40 in 2023, indicating continued enhancement in liquidity. Overall, the trend in the current ratio reflects fluctuations in the company's short-term liquidity, with a notable recovery in recent years.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
2.40
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
1.36
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
1.41
Valaris Ltd
VAL
1.71