Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)

Cash ratio

May 31, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 113,700 224,500 316,600 366,500 393,800
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 534,700 602,300 619,700 695,500 501,500
Cash ratio 0.21 0.37 0.51 0.53 0.79

May 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($113,700K + $—K) ÷ $534,700K
= 0.21

The cash ratio of Scholastic Corporation has shown a declining trend over the past five years, decreasing from 0.79 in 2020 to 0.21 in 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with cash and cash equivalents has weakened over this period.

A cash ratio of 0.21 in 2024 implies that for every dollar of current liabilities, the company has only $0.21 in cash and cash equivalents available for immediate payment. This suggests a potential liquidity challenge if Scholastic is required to meet its short-term obligations quickly.

The decreasing trend in the cash ratio may raise concerns about the company's liquidity management and its ability to weather unexpected financial challenges. It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor this trend and assess the company's cash management strategies to ensure stability and financial health in the future.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Scholastic Corporation
SCHL
0.21
John Wiley & Sons
WLY
0.10