Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL)

Cash ratio

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
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