Select Medical Holdings (SEM)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,019,780 1,257,650 1,271,310 1,139,440 1,594,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 977,651 1,248,460 1,155,150 1,273,080 1,438,370
Current ratio 1.04 1.01 1.10 0.90 1.11

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,019,780K ÷ $977,651K
= 1.04

The current ratio of Select Medical Holdings has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from 0.90 to 1.11. This ratio indicates the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. A current ratio below 1 suggests that the company may have difficulties meeting its short-term liabilities with its current assets alone. On the other hand, a current ratio above 1 signifies that the company has sufficient current assets to cover its short-term obligations. Select Medical Holdings' current ratio has generally been above 1 over the period, with the lowest ratio recorded in December 31, 2021. Despite this, the company appears to have improved its liquidity position in subsequent years, reaching its highest current ratio of 1.10 in December 31, 2022. The current ratio then decreased to 1.01 in December 31, 2023, before slightly increasing to 1.04 in December 31, 2024. Overall, while there have been fluctuations in the current ratio, Select Medical Holdings has maintained a relatively stable liquidity position, ensuring its ability to meet short-term obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Select Medical Holdings
SEM
1.04
Encompass Health Corp
EHC
1.05
Mednax Inc
MD
1.47