Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Cash 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
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 1,292 12,838 1,172 3,053 1,959 4,644 4,226 3,916 12,325 5,885 16,648 115,188 141,053 54,042 5,470 8,221 121,701 20,081 12,237 5,339
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 342,477 251,218 244,401 369,191 91,062 182,306 322,797 447,765 290,599 180,675 138,823 143,020 88,702 156,008 171,556 235,625 106,353 110,109 111,769 116,950
Cash ratio 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.03 0.12 0.81 1.59 0.35 0.03 0.03 1.14 0.18 0.11 0.05

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,292K + $—K) ÷ $342,477K
= 0.00

The cash ratio of Trex Company Inc has fluctuated over the years based on the provided data. The cash ratio represents the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio indicates a stronger ability to meet short-term obligations.

As of December 31, 2024, the cash ratio for Trex Company Inc was 0.00, suggesting that the company had minimal cash to cover its short-term liabilities at that point in time. This could potentially indicate a liquidity risk, as the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations without sufficient cash reserves.

It's worth noting that the cash ratio has shown variability in the past years, ranging from a low of 0.00 to a high of 1.59. This fluctuation could be influenced by factors such as the company's cash management practices, investment decisions, or capital structure.

Analysts should monitor the cash ratio trend over time to assess the company's liquidity position and financial health. A sustained low cash ratio may signal potential liquidity challenges, while a consistently high ratio could indicate excess cash holdings that may not be effectively utilized for growth or investment purposes.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Trex Company Inc
TREX
0.00
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KOP
0.20
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LPX
1.14