Packaging Corp of America (PKG)

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 3,254,400 2,773,300 2,670,600 2,585,400 2,508,300 2,907,500 2,990,400 2,869,400 2,732,700 3,804,800 2,961,100 2,856,900 2,750,300 2,743,700 2,659,000 2,613,600 2,478,400 2,531,300 2,402,700 2,262,400
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,265,700 1,278,900 797,700 828,900 875,500 963,400 972,900 967,900 884,800 1,644,400 816,800 805,800 782,600 775,400 683,600 744,600 723,800 770,700 729,600 740,700
Current ratio 2.57 2.17 3.35 3.12 2.86 3.02 3.07 2.96 3.09 2.31 3.63 3.55 3.51 3.54 3.89 3.51 3.42 3.28 3.29 3.05

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $3,254,400K ÷ $1,265,700K
= 2.57

Packaging Corp Of America's current ratio has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The current ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets. A higher current ratio indicates better short-term liquidity and financial health.

In Q4 2023, the current ratio was 2.57, which is higher than the previous quarter (Q3 2023) where it was 2.17. This suggests that the company had more current assets relative to its current liabilities in the latest quarter, indicating improved liquidity.

Looking at the trend over the past quarters, Packaging Corp Of America experienced a peak in liquidity in Q2 2023 with a current ratio of 3.35, followed by a slight decline in Q3 and a subsequent increase in Q4. This pattern suggests that the company may have efficiently managed its short-term obligations during these periods.

Comparing the current ratio to the same period in the previous year, Q4 2023 (2.57) is slightly lower than Q4 2022 (2.86). While the current ratio has fluctuated, remaining above 2.0 in all quarters indicates that the company generally has a healthy level of current assets to cover its short-term liabilities.

Overall, fluctuations in the current ratio for Packaging Corp Of America indicate varying levels of short-term liquidity but generally reflect a sound financial position in managing its current obligations.


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Dec 31, 2023