Pentair PLC (PNR)
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 | ||
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| Total current assets | US$ in thousands | 1,436,100 | 1,489,100 | 1,563,500 | 1,748,600 | 1,569,000 | 1,499,400 | 1,570,000 | 1,766,700 | 1,558,500 | 1,562,500 | 1,462,600 | 1,541,700 | 1,304,000 | 1,249,500 | 1,107,300 | 1,208,500 | 975,100 | 963,500 | 1,001,700 | 1,339,600 | 
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 895,100 | 928,800 | 950,400 | 919,300 | 949,600 | 1,001,900 | 1,060,600 | 1,001,600 | 1,063,100 | 1,100,500 | 1,056,100 | 1,014,400 | 1,051,700 | 1,016,000 | 931,100 | 823,900 | 772,500 | 818,900 | 750,600 | 682,800 | 
| Current ratio | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.90 | 1.65 | 1.50 | 1.48 | 1.76 | 1.47 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 1.52 | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.47 | 1.26 | 1.18 | 1.33 | 1.96 | 
December 31, 2024 calculation
            Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
            = $1,436,100K ÷ $895,100K
            = 1.60        
The current ratio of Pentair PLC has been fluctuating over the past few years. Starting from 1.96 in March 2020, it decreased to 1.18 by September 2020, indicating a potential liquidity concern. However, the company managed to improve its current ratio to 1.76 by March 2023, displaying better short-term liquidity position. This improvement was followed by a slight decrease to 1.60 by December 2024. Overall, Pentair PLC's current ratio has generally remained above 1, reflecting its ability to cover its short-term obligations with current assets.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
                    Symbol
                    Current ratio
                Pentair PLC
                            PNR
                            1.60
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                            0.93
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                            KAI
                            2.31
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                            1.73