STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 365,269 311,723 271,411 216,418 174,666
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 65,036 51,716 48,802 41,236 34,478
Current ratio 5.62 6.03 5.56 5.25 5.07

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $365,269K ÷ $65,036K
= 5.62

STAAR Surgical Company's current ratio has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years, indicating a strengthening liquidity position. The current ratio has improved from 5.07 in 2019 to 5.62 in 2023. This suggests that the company has ample current assets to cover its current liabilities, with a margin of safety that has widened over time. A higher current ratio signifies that STAAR Surgical Company is better equipped to meet its short-term obligations and suggests a lower risk of liquidity problems. This trend is generally positive and indicates efficient management of working capital, which is essential for the company's ongoing operations and financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
STAAR Surgical Company
STAA
5.62
National Vision Holdings Inc
EYE
1.00
The Cooper Companies Inc.
COO
1.76