SPX Corp (SPXC)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 709,600 721,100 903,400 675,100 632,100
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 401,200 333,800 439,500 572,100 608,600
Current ratio 1.77 2.16 2.06 1.18 1.04

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $709,600K ÷ $401,200K
= 1.77

The current ratio of SPX Corp has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio decreased from 1.04 in 2019 to 1.18 in 2020, indicating a liquidity improvement. This trend continued in 2021 with a current ratio of 2.06, demonstrating a significant enhancement in liquidity. However, there was a slight decrease in the current ratio to 2.16 in 2022. The most recent data as of December 31, 2023, shows a current ratio of 1.77, indicating a decrease in liquidity compared to the previous year. Overall, while the current ratio has been volatile, it generally indicates that the company has been able to efficiently meet its short-term liabilities with its current assets, although the latest decrease should be closely monitored for potential impacts on the company's liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
SPX Corp
SPXC
1.77
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
LECO
2.24