Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | Liquidity Analysis
Liquidity ratios measure the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Ratios (Summary)
Philip Morris International Inc., liquidity ratios
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 1.31 | 1.47 | |
| Quick ratio | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.43 | |
| Cash ratio | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
Source: Based on data from Philip Morris International Inc. Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Philip Morris International Inc.'s current ratio deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Philip Morris International Inc.'s quick ratio improved from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly deteriorated from 2011 to 2012. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Philip Morris International Inc.'s cash ratio improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Current Ratio
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Current assets | 16,590 | 14,859 | 13,756 | 14,682 | 14,939 | |
| Current liabilities | 17,016 | 14,794 | 12,804 | 11,178 | 10,144 | |
| Current Ratio, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Philip Morris International Inc.1 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 1.31 | 1.47 | |
| Industry, Consumer Goods | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.10 | 1.07 | |
Source: Based on data from Philip Morris International Inc. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 16,590 ÷ 17,016 = 0.97
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Philip Morris International Inc.'s current ratio deteriorated from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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Quick Ratio
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,983 | 2,550 | 1,703 | 1,540 | 1,531 | |
| Receivables, less allowances | 3,589 | 3,201 | 3,009 | 3,098 | 2,848 | |
| Total quick assets | 6,572 | 5,751 | 4,712 | 4,638 | 4,379 | |
| Current liabilities | 17,016 | 14,794 | 12,804 | 11,178 | 10,144 | |
| Quick Ratio, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Philip Morris International Inc.1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.43 | |
| Industry, Consumer Goods | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.82 | 0.70 | 0.69 | |
Source: Based on data from Philip Morris International Inc. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 6,572 ÷ 17,016 = 0.39
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Philip Morris International Inc.'s quick ratio improved from 2010 to 2011 but then slightly deteriorated from 2011 to 2012. |
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Cash Ratio
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,983 | 2,550 | 1,703 | 1,540 | 1,531 | |
| Total cash assets | 2,983 | 2,550 | 1,703 | 1,540 | 1,531 | |
| Current liabilities | 17,016 | 14,794 | 12,804 | 11,178 | 10,144 | |
| Cash Ratio, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| Philip Morris International Inc.1 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | |
| Industry, Consumer Goods | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.23 | |
Source: Based on data from Philip Morris International Inc. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 2,983 ÷ 17,016 = 0.18
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Philip Morris International Inc.'s cash ratio improved from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012. |
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