Philip Morris International Inc (PM)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Total current assets US$ in thousands 20,170,000 20,796,000 21,028,000 20,874,000 19,755,000 19,193,000 19,836,000 19,571,000 19,619,000 19,035,000 18,376,000 18,724,000 17,717,000 17,846,000 18,743,000 17,910,000 21,492,000 17,453,000 17,776,000 16,861,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 22,915,000 23,366,000 22,416,000 22,168,000 26,383,000 21,547,000 23,245,000 22,985,000 27,336,000 20,772,000 20,547,000 20,417,000 19,255,000 17,877,000 15,884,000 15,215,000 19,615,000 15,525,000 15,792,000 16,584,000
Current ratio 0.88 0.89 0.94 0.94 0.75 0.89 0.85 0.85 0.72 0.92 0.89 0.92 0.92 1.00 1.18 1.18 1.10 1.12 1.13 1.02

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $20,170,000K ÷ $22,915,000K
= 0.88

The current ratio of Philip Morris International Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.18. The current ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. A current ratio above 1 indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting a strong liquidity position. However, a current ratio below 1 signifies that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term obligations with its current assets alone.

In recent quarters, the current ratio has been below 1, falling to 0.88 as of December 31, 2024. This may raise concerns about the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor the trend of the current ratio over time to assess the company's liquidity and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Philip Morris International Inc
PM
0.88
Altria Group
MO
0.49

See also:

Philip Morris International Inc Current Ratio (Quarterly Data)