Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 943,000 777,000 516,000 727,000 524,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,654,000 2,990,000 3,947,000 3,229,000 2,907,000
Cash ratio 0.26 0.26 0.13 0.23 0.18

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($943,000K + $—K) ÷ $3,654,000K
= 0.26

The cash ratio measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. For Leidos Holdings Inc, the cash ratio has fluctuated over the years as follows:

- In December 31, 2020, the cash ratio was 0.18, indicating that the company had $0.18 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities.
- By December 31, 2021, the cash ratio improved to 0.23, suggesting an increase in the company's liquidity position.
- However, by December 31, 2022, the cash ratio decreased to 0.13, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.
- The trend reversed in the following years, with the cash ratio reaching 0.26 by December 31, 2023, and remaining stable at 0.26 by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the cash ratio analysis reflects fluctuations in Leidos Holdings Inc's liquidity position over the years. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these changes to assess the company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations.