SPX Corp (SPXC)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Total current assets US$ in thousands 784,300 827,600 808,700 779,600 709,600 768,600 739,000 819,800 721,100 837,700 778,600 815,500 903,400 1,046,500 901,400 695,500 682,600 648,600 769,000 744,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 418,300 446,300 633,300 694,800 401,200 493,700 489,600 393,900 333,800 374,400 368,200 393,900 439,500 477,500 707,600 586,800 584,900 562,200 704,000 702,100
Current ratio 1.87 1.85 1.28 1.12 1.77 1.56 1.51 2.08 2.16 2.24 2.11 2.07 2.06 2.19 1.27 1.19 1.17 1.15 1.09 1.06

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $784,300K ÷ $418,300K
= 1.87

The current ratio of SPX Corp has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, ranging from a low of 1.06 on March 31, 2020, to a high of 2.24 on September 30, 2022. Generally, a current ratio above 1 indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, which is favorable for meeting short-term obligations.

The ratio improved consistently from March 2021 to September 2022, indicating strengthened liquidity position and ability to cover short-term liabilities. The peak ratio of 2.24 on September 30, 2022, suggests strong liquidity and financial health. However, the ratio dipped to 1.12 on March 31, 2024, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to cover short-term obligations with current assets.

It is essential to further investigate the reasons behind the fluctuations in the current ratio to assess the effectiveness of SPX Corp's working capital management and overall financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
SPX Corp
SPXC
1.87
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
LECO
1.87