Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 340,651 309,028 268,301 320,872 353,330
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 94,888 90,134 79,968 70,021 79,544
Current ratio 3.59 3.43 3.36 4.58 4.44

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $340,651K ÷ $94,888K
= 3.59

The current ratio of Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The ratio has consistently been above 3, indicating a healthy liquidity position for the company. In 2020 and 2019, the company had particularly high current ratios of 4.58 and 4.44 respectively, suggesting a strong ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. However, in 2021 and 2022, the current ratio decreased slightly to 3.36 and 3.43, indicating a slight decline in liquidity compared to the previous years.

In 2023, the current ratio increased to 3.59, signaling an improvement in short-term liquidity compared to the two preceding years. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. has maintained a healthy current ratio above the industry benchmark of 2, reflecting a strong ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
TR
3.59
Hershey Co
HSY
0.97
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
JBSS
2.34