REX American Resources Corporation (REX)

Cash ratio

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 196,255 223,397 69,612 229,846 144,501
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 162,820 155,260 211,331 25,877 36,194
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 50,443 66,259 54,599 50,483 30,737
Cash ratio 7.12 5.71 5.15 5.07 5.88

January 31, 2025 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($196,255K + $162,820K) ÷ $50,443K
= 7.12

The cash ratio of REX American Resources Corporation has shown a consistent and healthy trend over the past five years. Starting at 5.88 on January 31, 2021, it decreased slightly to 5.07 on January 31, 2022, but then recovered and increased to 5.15 on January 31, 2023. The ratio further improved to 5.71 on January 31, 2024, and continued to strengthen to 7.12 on January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has a sufficient level of cash to cover its current liabilities, reflecting good liquidity and financial stability. The increasing trend in the cash ratio suggests that REX American Resources Corporation has been effectively managing its cash resources over the years.