Working Capital Ratio
Working Capital Ratio
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The Working Capital Ratio is a key metric for assessing a company's liquidity, indicating its ability to meet short-term obligations.ย
It's calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.ย
A ratio of 1 suggests potential liquidity issues, possibly temporary, while a ratio of 2 or higher indicates strong liquidity.ย However, a high ratio can also imply excessive short-term assets, which might be more effectively utilized in investments or paying dividends.ย
For instance, if a company has $8 million in current assets and $4 million in current liabilities, its working capital ratio is 2, reflecting healthy short-term liquidity.