Royal Gold Inc (RGLD)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 167,426 185,833 297,135 362,150 154,679
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 72,422 63,587 52,083 43,555 33,610
Current ratio 2.31 2.92 5.71 8.31 4.60

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $167,426K ÷ $72,422K
= 2.31

The current ratio of Royal Gold, Inc. has exhibited a declining trend over the past five years, decreasing from 4.60 in June 2019 to 2.31 in December 2023. This indicates that the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets has weakened. The current ratio of 2.31 as of December 2023 suggests that Royal Gold may face challenges in paying off its current liabilities with its current assets in the near term. It is important for the company to closely monitor its liquidity position and explore strategies to improve its current ratio to ensure financial stability and operational continuity.