John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc (JBSS)

Current ratio

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 23, 2021 Sep 23, 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
Total current assets US$ in thousands 294,085 296,323 289,766 251,593 254,430 274,575 257,821 275,543 283,164 288,151 257,564 235,439 225,167 223,783 227,501 227,348 238,871 262,798 232,378 223,105
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 125,940 120,390 128,291 89,301 85,688 102,758 104,062 126,170 122,762 145,815 130,826 123,834 100,204 106,672 97,988 117,635 112,168 135,209 117,736 104,407
Current ratio 2.34 2.46 2.26 2.82 2.97 2.67 2.48 2.18 2.31 1.98 1.97 1.90 2.25 2.10 2.32 1.93 2.13 1.94 1.97 2.14

June 30, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $294,085K ÷ $125,940K
= 2.34

The current ratio of John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc has fluctuated over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 1.90 to a high of 2.97. The ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets.

The current ratio has generally been above 2, which suggests that the company has a comfortable level of current assets relative to its current liabilities. A current ratio above 1 indicates the company has more current assets than current liabilities, which is a positive sign.

The trend in the current ratio shows some variability, with occasional fluctuations. For example, the current ratio decreased in the most recent quarter compared to the two preceding quarters. This could indicate a potential tightening of liquidity or an increase in short-term debt obligations.

Overall, a current ratio above 2 indicates that John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc is in a strong position to meet its short-term obligations using its current assets. However, it is important to monitor trends in the current ratio over time to assess the company's liquidity and financial health.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
JBSS
2.34
Hershey Co
HSY
0.97
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
TR
3.59