Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 368,216 334,432 343,988 409,676 203,186
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 187,313 164,067 147,718 121,497 109,705
Current ratio 1.97 2.04 2.33 3.37 1.85

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $368,216K ÷ $187,313K
= 1.97

The current ratio of Shake Shack Inc has displayed some fluctuations over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the current ratio stood at 1.85, indicating that the company had $1.85 in current assets to cover each dollar of current liabilities. By December 31, 2021, the current ratio improved significantly to 3.37, suggesting a stronger liquidity position with $3.37 in current assets for every dollar of current liabilities.

In the following years, there were changes in the current ratio. By December 31, 2022, the current ratio decreased to 2.33, signaling a slight decrease in liquidity compared to the previous year. It further declined to 2.04 as of December 31, 2023, indicating a potential challenge in meeting short-term obligations.

As of the most recent data available on December 31, 2024, the current ratio slightly decreased to 1.97, suggesting that the company may have slightly less liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities. Overall, Shake Shack Inc’s current ratio has experienced fluctuations, highlighting the importance of monitoring liquidity levels to ensure the company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
1.97
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
0.75
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
1.85