Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)

Current ratio

May 31, 2024 May 26, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 28, 2023 May 31, 2022
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,090,000 2,090,000 2,127,200 2,127,200 1,659,600
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,624,100 1,624,100 1,360,200 1,360,200 699,100
Current ratio 1.29 1.29 1.56 1.56 2.37

May 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,090,000K ÷ $1,624,100K
= 1.29

The current ratio of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc has shown a gradual decline over the years, from 2.37 as of May 31, 2022, to 1.29 as of May 31, 2024. This indicates a potential deterioration in the company's short-term liquidity position and ability to meet its current liabilities using its current assets. A current ratio below 1 would typically raise concerns about the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations. It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its current assets and liabilities to ensure a healthy liquidity position moving forward.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
LW
1.29
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
1.06
Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
2.41
Treehouse Foods Inc
THS
1.36