Rambus Inc (RMBS)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 690,257 630,645 527,214 684,364 699,712
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 81,812 89,121 126,709 267,267 85,864
Current ratio 8.44 7.08 4.16 2.56 8.15

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $690,257K ÷ $81,812K
= 8.44

The current ratio of Rambus Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the company had a very strong current ratio of 8.15, indicating a healthy level of current assets relative to current liabilities. However, by December 31, 2021, the current ratio decreased to 2.56, suggesting a significant decline in liquidity and potential difficulties in meeting short-term obligations.

In the subsequent years, there was a recovery in the current ratio, reaching 4.16 by December 31, 2022, and further improving to 7.08 and 8.44 by December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024, respectively. These higher ratios indicate that the company improved its liquidity position, with more current assets available to cover current liabilities.

Overall, while the current ratio of Rambus Inc experienced fluctuations, it generally trended towards a stronger liquidity position in the later years, which could be seen as a positive sign for the company's financial health and ability to meet its short-term obligations.