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What is a healthy current ratio?

A current ratio between 1.5 and 2.0 is considered healthy for most industries, indicating that current assets exceed current obligations by 50% to 100%.

Why is the Quick Ratio called the Acid-Test?

The Quick Ratio is called the acid-test because it strictly evaluates whether a company can satisfy short-term debts immediately without relying on selling off inventory.

Corporate Financial Health

Working Capital & Current Ratio Calculator

Analyze your company's short-term liquidity position. Calculate Net Working Capital, Current Ratio, Quick Ratio (Acid-Test), and Cash Solvency.

Balance Sheet Items

Current Assets (Due < 1 Year)

Cash & Equivalents ($)

Marketable Securities ($)

Accounts Receivable ($)

Inventory ($)

Current Liabilities (Due < 1 Year)

Accounts Payable ($)

Short-Term Debt ($)

Accrued Liabilities & Taxes ($)

Corporate Liquidity Verdict

Net Working Capital (NWC)

+$120,000

Strong Working Capital Cushion

Current Ratio

2.50x

Healthy (> 1.5x)

Quick Ratio

2.00x

Excludes Inventory

Cash Ratio

1.25x

Pure Cash Buffer

Total Current Assets: $200,000

Total Current Liabilities: $80,000

GAAP Solvency Analysis

What is Working Capital and Why Does It Matter?

Working Capital (Current Assets minus Current Liabilities) measures a firm's operational liquidity and short-term solvency. A positive working capital demonstrates that a business can comfortably cover its upcoming vendor bills, payroll, and debt maturities over the next 12 months without resorting to emergency borrowing or dilutive equity financing.

Key Corporate Liquidity Ratios Explained

1. Current Ratio

Current Assets / Current Liabilities. Standard benchmark is between 1.5x and 2.0x.

2. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

(Cash + Securities + AR) / Liabilities. Ignores inventory since stock cannot be liquidated instantly.

3. Cash Ratio

(Cash + Equivalents) / Liabilities. The most stringent liquidity test for extreme financial crisis stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can working capital ever be too high?

Yes. An excessively high current ratio (> 3.0x) may suggest inefficient capital allocation, such as sitting on excessive uninvested cash or failing to collect slow-moving inventory.

What causes negative working capital?

Negative working capital occurs when current liabilities exceed current assets. While fatal for most businesses, efficient mega-retailers like Amazon or McDonald's operate with negative working capital by collecting customer cash immediately while delaying supplier payments (favorable cash conversion cycle).