Upbound Group Inc. (UPBD)

Current 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
Total current assets US$ in thousands 66,382 90,626 87,970 90,696 100,103 111,263 91,887 177,803 151,129 172,569 118,169 101,093 114,738 165,964 150,898 128,745 164,888 231,685 210,743 188,111
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 388,462 406,790 382,112 428,161 613,804 431,976 411,337 438,330 445,168 448,141 438,787 454,575 369,899 510,805 540,737 561,198 388,116 482,223 451,835 336,032
Current ratio 0.17 0.22 0.23 0.21 0.16 0.26 0.22 0.41 0.34 0.39 0.27 0.22 0.31 0.32 0.28 0.23 0.42 0.48 0.47 0.56

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $66,382K ÷ $388,462K
= 0.17

The current ratio of Upbound Group Inc. has shown fluctuations over the reported periods, ranging from 0.16 to 0.56. The ratio indicates how well the company can meet its short-term obligations using its short-term assets.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, the current ratio experienced a decreasing trend, reflecting potential liquidity challenges or inefficiencies in managing current assets and liabilities.

However, from September 30, 2021, to September 30, 2022, there was a gradual improvement in the current ratio, suggesting better liquidity management or a shift towards a more favorable asset mix.

The ratio decreased again from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, hitting the lowest point at 0.16, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to cover its short-term debts.

Overall, fluctuations in the current ratio of Upbound Group Inc. indicate varying levels of liquidity and suggest a need for the company to closely monitor and manage its current assets and liabilities to ensure financial stability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Upbound Group Inc.
UPBD
0.17
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0.34
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0.98