Lennox International Inc (LII)
Cash ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | US$ in thousands | 60,700 | 52,600 | 31,000 | 123,900 | 37,300 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | 8,400 | 8,500 | 5,500 | 5,100 | 2,900 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 1,014,600 | 1,595,700 | 827,100 | 701,300 | 1,002,700 |
| Cash ratio | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.04 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($60,700K
+ $8,400K)
÷ $1,014,600K
= 0.07
The cash ratio of Lennox International Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. The company's cash ratio was at its highest in 2020 at 0.29, indicating that Lennox had $0.29 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. However, the ratio saw a significant decline in the following years, dropping to 0.10 in 2019, the lowest level in the period analyzed.
In 2021, the cash ratio improved to 0.19 but then decreased again in 2022 to 0.08. By the end of 2023, the ratio had increased to 0.14. Although the cash ratio has shown some volatility, it is important to consider the industry norms and the company's specific circumstances when evaluating the adequacy of Lennox International Inc's cash reserves to cover its short-term obligations.
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Dec 31, 2023