Vistra Energy Corp (VST)
Current ratio
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total current assets | US$ in thousands | 8,119,000 | 11,637,000 | 11,116,000 | 7,883,000 | 3,429,000 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 8,432,000 | 9,823,000 | 10,337,000 | 5,843,000 | 3,036,000 |
| Current ratio | 0.96 | 1.18 | 1.08 | 1.35 | 1.13 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $8,119,000K ÷ $8,432,000K
= 0.96
The current ratio of Vistra Energy Corp has displayed some fluctuation over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the current ratio was 1.13, indicating that the company's current assets were slightly higher than its current liabilities. Subsequently, the ratio improved to 1.35 by the end of 2021, showing a stronger liquidity position. However, by the end of 2022, the current ratio decreased to 1.08, suggesting a potential strain on the company's short-term financial obligations.
In the following years, the current ratio slightly recovered to 1.18 by December 31, 2023, indicating a better ability to cover its current debts. Nevertheless, the ratio dropped to 0.96 by the end of 2024, which may raise concerns about the company's short-term liquidity position.
Overall, Vistra Energy Corp's current ratio trend reflects varying levels of liquidity and ability to meet its short-term obligations over the analyzed period. It is important for the company to closely monitor and manage its current assets and liabilities to ensure a healthy liquidity position in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024