Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL)

Current ratio

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 481,338 469,723 442,032 355,305 329,647
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 127,875 157,285 153,708 130,901 122,506
Current ratio 3.76 2.99 2.88 2.71 2.69

February 3, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $481,338K ÷ $127,875K
= 3.76

The current ratio of Shoe Carnival Inc has shown a consistent improvement over the past five years, indicative of the company's strengthening liquidity position. The current ratio increased from 2.69 in February 2020 to 3.76 in February 2024, reflecting a gradual enhancement in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. This upward trend suggests that Shoe Carnival Inc has been effectively managing its current assets and liabilities, positioning itself in a favorable financial position to meet its short-term commitments. The current ratio exceeding 1 indicates that the company has more than enough current assets to cover its current liabilities, portraying a healthy financial position in terms of liquidity.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Shoe Carnival Inc
SCVL
3.76
Boot Barn Holdings Inc
BOOT
2.33
Designer Brands Inc
DBI
1.25
Foot Locker Inc
FL
1.72