Henry Schein Inc (HSIC)

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 3,983,000 4,147,000 3,941,000 4,078,000 4,488,000 4,113,000 3,911,000 3,952,000 3,988,000 3,957,000 3,789,000 3,830,000 3,844,000 3,912,360 3,742,250 3,570,620 3,791,420 3,869,250 3,409,210 3,619,100
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 2,803,000 2,929,000 2,549,000 2,334,000 2,683,000 2,093,000 2,276,000 2,172,000 2,224,000 2,146,000 2,076,000 2,144,000 2,307,000 2,301,400 2,093,640 2,122,770 2,283,100 2,603,810 2,307,240 2,205,830
Current ratio 1.42 1.42 1.55 1.75 1.67 1.97 1.72 1.82 1.79 1.84 1.83 1.79 1.67 1.70 1.79 1.68 1.66 1.49 1.48 1.64

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $3,983,000K ÷ $2,803,000K
= 1.42

The current ratio of Henry Schein Inc, which measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets, has fluctuated over the past few years.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the current ratio ranged between 1.42 and 1.97. The current ratio was above 1, indicating that the company had more current assets than current liabilities, allowing it to meet its short-term obligations.

The highest current ratio was observed on September 30, 2023, at 1.97, indicating a strong ability to cover short-term obligations. On the other hand, the lowest current ratio was on December 31, 2024, at 1.42, which suggests a relatively weaker position in terms of liquidity.

Overall, the current ratio of Henry Schein Inc has shown some fluctuations but generally remained above 1, demonstrating the company's ability to manage its short-term financial obligations. It is important for investors and stakeholders to continue monitoring this ratio to assess the company's liquidity and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
1.42
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
1.11
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
1.33