Ryder System Inc (R)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 154,000 204,000 267,000 234,000 151,294
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,271,000 3,649,000 3,316,000 3,201,000 2,053,150
Cash ratio 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.07 0.07

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($154,000K + $—K) ÷ $3,271,000K
= 0.05

The cash ratio of Ryder System Inc has shown some fluctuation over the years. As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021, the cash ratio stood at 0.07, indicating that for every dollar of current liabilities, the company had $0.07 in cash or cash equivalents available. The ratio improved slightly to 0.08 as of December 31, 2022, suggesting a stronger liquidity position. However, there was a decline to 0.06 as of December 31, 2023, potentially indicating a decrease in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its available cash. This trend continued with a further decrease to 0.05 as of December 31, 2024, highlighting a potential liquidity challenge that may require attention from stakeholders.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Ryder System Inc
R
0.05
Avis Budget Group Inc
CAR
0.21
Hertz Global Holdings Inc
HTZ
0.25