Select Medical Holdings (SEM)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,257,650 1,276,090 1,304,480 1,313,730 1,271,310 1,217,250 1,221,050 1,250,850 1,139,440 1,779,340 1,868,170 1,835,310 1,594,000 1,624,130 1,363,330 998,030 1,212,990 1,050,290 1,028,060 1,052,880
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,248,460 1,166,060 1,188,210 1,185,710 1,155,150 1,196,740 1,241,740 1,189,150 1,273,080 1,326,370 1,409,030 1,540,250 1,438,370 1,345,490 1,255,970 843,954 914,280 869,787 852,692 884,937
Current ratio 1.01 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.10 1.02 0.98 1.05 0.90 1.34 1.33 1.19 1.11 1.21 1.09 1.18 1.33 1.21 1.21 1.19

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,257,650K ÷ $1,248,460K
= 1.01

The current ratio of Select Medical Holdings Corporation has been fluctuating over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the current ratio stood at 1.01, indicating that the company had just enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. This ratio improved from the previous quarter but was lower than the ratios seen in Q2 and Q3 2023.

The current ratio peaked at 1.11 in Q1 2023, showing a relatively strong position in terms of liquidity, with a higher proportion of current assets compared to current liabilities. However, the ratio dipped slightly in the following quarters.

Overall, the trend in the current ratio of Select Medical Holdings Corporation suggests some variability in its liquidity position, with fluctuations seen across different quarters. Further analysis of the company's liquidity management and operating cycle may help in understanding the drivers behind these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Select Medical Holdings
SEM
1.01
Encompass Health Corp
EHC
1.28
Mednax Inc
MD
1.24