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Cash + Marketable Securities
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Cash Ratio =
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Current Liabilities
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Explanation of Cash Ratio:
The Cash Ratio is the most rigid liquidity ratio used to measure a
company's ability to cover liabilities in the short term. The Quick Ratio
and Current Ratio are similar, but both are somewhat less strict. Since
Cash and Marketable Securities are the most liquid, and can be utilized by the
company almost immediately, these two can be used to pay liabilities at a
moments notice.
Importance of Cash Ratio:
The Cash Ratio should be at least 1.0 for any company, showing they
can at least pay their liabilities if they had to. An increasing Cash
Ratio is a positive sign, showing that the company is better able to cover its
obligations to creditors.
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