Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI)

Cash ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 606,000 862,000 843,000 1,801,000 828,000 1,057,000 1,975,000 1,509,000 2,031,000 1,506,000 1,787,000 1,207,000 1,336,000 1,450,000 1,883,000 1,839,000 1,951,000 2,342,000 1,006,000 2,160,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 27,000 7,000 1,066,000 1,016,000 1,045,000 1,003,000 834,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 11,955,000 12,724,000 13,599,000 12,409,000 11,084,000 11,128,000 12,403,000 11,563,000 11,239,000 11,883,000 11,654,000 9,987,000 9,098,000 9,285,000 8,740,000 8,486,000 8,248,000 10,304,000 9,509,000 9,692,000
Cash ratio 0.05 0.07 0.06 0.15 0.08 0.09 0.16 0.13 0.18 0.13 0.15 0.12 0.26 0.27 0.34 0.33 0.24 0.31 0.11 0.22

September 30, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($606,000K + $—K) ÷ $11,955,000K
= 0.05

The cash ratio of Johnson Controls International PLC has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters, ranging from as low as 0.05 to as high as 0.34. The ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities using only its cash and cash equivalents.

In the most recent quarter, the cash ratio was 0.05, which suggests that the company may have a relatively lower level of cash reserves compared to its current liabilities. However, it is important to consider the industry benchmarks and the company's historical performance for a more accurate assessment.

Looking at the trend over the past few quarters, there appears to be some variations in the cash ratio, indicating potential changes in the company's liquidity position. For example, there was a significant spike in the cash ratio in the first quarter of 2021 (0.34), which may indicate a period of strong liquidity.

Overall, monitoring the cash ratio along with other liquidity and solvency metrics is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of Johnson Controls International PLC's financial health and ability to meet its short-term obligations.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Johnson Controls International PLC
JCI
0.05
NV5 Global Inc
NVEE
0.28

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Johnson Controls International PLC Cash Ratio (Quarterly Data)