Calculate the Cash Ratio
The cash ratio focuses on the most liquid assets available to cover short-term obligations.
Formula: Cash Ratio = (Cash + Cash Equivalents) Γ· Current Liabilities
Use figures from the same reporting period and apply the definition used by the calculator. Ratios and percentages are most useful when the underlying accounting or advertising figures are comparable.
Recalculate the ratio or percentage from the displayed figures and confirm that the same reporting period and definitions were used.