Toll Brothers Inc (TOL)

Cash ratio

Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 1,303,040 893,422 1,030,530 754,793 1,300,070 1,033,370 761,945 791,609 1,346,750 316,471 535,038 671,365 1,638,490 946,097 714,968 949,696 1,370,940 559,348 741,222 519,793
Short-term investments US$ in thousands -68,210 908,949 343,314 767,566 684,385 679,643
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 187,905 125,417 127,541 63,194 106,036 70,517 102,489 71,187 317,411 113,705 113,688 101,615 155,559 148,655 146,932 112,619 155,202 122,189 106,018 97,653
Cash ratio 6.93 6.58 8.08 11.94 12.26 14.65 7.43 23.89 5.32 9.53 10.73 13.30 10.53 6.36 4.87 8.43 8.83 4.58 6.99 5.32

October 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,303,040K + $—K) ÷ $187,905K
= 6.93

The cash ratio of Toll Brothers Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past few years. The cash ratio measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its available cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio indicates a stronger ability to cover liabilities.

In the most recent period ending on October 31, 2024, Toll Brothers Inc had a cash ratio of 6.93, which indicates that the company had $6.93 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of short-term liabilities. This suggests a moderate liquidity position for the company.

Historically, the cash ratio has varied significantly, with the highest ratio observed on January 31, 2023, at 23.89 and the lowest on April 30, 2021, at 4.87. These fluctuations may be indicative of changes in the company's cash management practices, operating efficiency, or financial performance over time.

Overall, Toll Brothers Inc has maintained varying levels of liquidity as reflected in its cash ratio, with recent ratios showing a relatively stable ability to cover short-term liabilities with available cash. Investors and analysts may consider monitoring this ratio along with other financial metrics to assess the company's overall financial health and liquidity position.