Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL)
Cash ratio
Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2021 | ||
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Cash and cash equivalents | US$ in thousands | 1,922,500 | 1,662,200 | 1,529,300 | 1,863,800 | 2,579,000 |
Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | 160,500 | 121,000 | 36,400 | 734,600 | 197,500 |
Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 2,133,700 | 1,467,200 | 1,493,500 | 2,255,700 | 1,584,800 |
Cash ratio | 0.98 | 1.22 | 1.05 | 1.15 | 1.75 |
March 31, 2025 calculation
Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,922,500K
+ $160,500K)
÷ $2,133,700K
= 0.98
The cash ratio of Ralph Lauren Corp Class A has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. Starting at a comfortable 1.75 in March 2021, it gradually declined to 1.15 by March 2022 and further dropped to 1.05 by March 2023. However, there was a slight improvement in the cash ratio to 1.22 by March 2024. Unfortunately, by March 2025, the cash ratio decreased to 0.98, indicating a potential liquidity concern as the company may have inadequate cash to cover its short-term obligations.
Peer comparison
Mar 31, 2025
Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A
RL
0.98
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CTAS
0.19
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KTB
0.85
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OXM
0.04
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0.27
VF Corporation
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0.20