Macy’s Inc (M)

Cash ratio

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 1,306,000 1,034,000 1,034,000 862,000 862,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,524,000 4,430,000 4,430,000 4,861,000 4,861,000
Cash ratio 0.29 0.23 0.23 0.18 0.18

January 31, 2025 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,306,000K + $—K) ÷ $4,524,000K
= 0.29

The cash ratio of Macy's Inc has shown an increasing trend over the past few years. As of January 31, 2025, the cash ratio stands at 0.29, indicating that the company has $0.29 of cash and cash equivalents for every dollar of current liabilities. This suggests that Macy's has a healthy level of liquidity to cover its short-term obligations. The stable and improving cash ratio over the years signifies that Macy's has been effectively managing its cash resources, which is a positive indicator of its financial health and ability to meet its financial commitments.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Macy’s Inc
M
0.29
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
0.44
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
0.04