Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)

Current ratio

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,693,110 1,672,290 1,646,180 1,610,490 1,557,790 1,395,400 1,465,200 1,427,830 1,289,590 1,235,960 1,237,940 1,196,290 1,112,340 1,026,210 1,007,780 1,059,340 1,075,580 1,082,430 1,127,860 1,193,170
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 754,610 808,142 810,762 835,939 852,897 820,328 903,683 927,652 755,905 745,420 696,020 614,461 549,449 533,161 568,571 654,822 563,135 572,437 571,011 525,527
Current ratio 2.24 2.07 2.03 1.93 1.83 1.70 1.62 1.54 1.71 1.66 1.78 1.95 2.02 1.92 1.77 1.62 1.91 1.89 1.98 2.27

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,693,110K ÷ $754,610K
= 2.24

The current ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has shown a general increasing trend over the past eight quarters, indicating an improvement in the company's short-term liquidity position. The current ratio has consistently been above 1, suggesting that the company has more than enough current assets to cover its current liabilities.

In the most recent quarter, Q4 2023, the current ratio reached 2.24, the highest level observed over the period analyzed. This demonstrates a strong ability of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. to meet its short-term financial obligations using its current assets.

Additionally, the current ratio has steadily increased from 1.54 in Q1 2022 to 2.24 in Q4 2023, reflecting a strengthening financial position in terms of liquidity. This favorable trend implies that the company may be effectively managing its working capital and maintaining a healthy balance between current assets and liabilities.

Overall, the consistently improving current ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. suggests a positive outlook for the company's short-term liquidity and ability to meet its financial obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
LECO
2.24
SPX Corp
SPXC
1.77