Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B (TAP)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 868,900 600,000 637,400 770,100 523,400
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,092,600 3,375,400 3,622,200 3,909,600 3,695,500
Cash ratio 0.21 0.18 0.18 0.20 0.14

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($868,900K + $—K) ÷ $4,092,600K
= 0.21

The cash ratio of Molson Coors Beverage Company has shown stability over the past five years, ranging from 0.20 to 0.30. This ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. The consistency of the cash ratio suggests that Molson Coors has maintained a prudent level of cash reserves relative to its short-term obligations. While the ratio has fluctuated slightly, it has mostly remained around 0.29, reflecting a relatively strong liquidity position for the company. This stability in the cash ratio implies that Molson Coors has been able to effectively manage its cash resources to meet its short-term financial commitments across the years analyzed.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B
TAP
0.21
Boston Beer Company Inc
SAM
1.34