Current Ratio
since 2013
Calculation
American Airlines Group Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.62 | = | 13,572) | ÷ | 22,062) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.71 | = | 15,269) | ÷ | 21,496) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.91 | = | 17,336) | ÷ | 19,006) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.67 | = | 11,095) | ÷ | 16,569) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.45 | = | 8,206) | ÷ | 18,311) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.48 | = | 8,637) | ÷ | 18,096) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.61 | = | 9,146) | ÷ | 14,964) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.74 | = | 10,324) | ÷ | 13,872) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | = | 9,985) | ÷ | 13,605) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | = | 12,112) | ÷ | 13,435) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.04 | = | 14,323) | ÷ | 13,806) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
- Current Assets
- Current assets experienced a general declining trend from the end of 2013 through 2019, decreasing from 14,323 million US dollars to 8,206 million. This was followed by a substantial increase in 2020 to 11,095 million, peaking in 2021 at 17,336 million. Subsequently, current assets declined again over the next two years, reaching 13,572 million by the end of 2023.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities showed a consistent upward trend over the entire period. Starting at 13,806 million US dollars at the end of 2013, they increased almost every year, reaching 22,062 million by the end of 2023. Notably, the acceleration in growth became more pronounced after 2017.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio indicated gradually deteriorating liquidity from 2013 to 2019. It dropped from slightly above 1.0 (1.04) in 2013 to a low of 0.45 in 2019, suggesting increasing difficulty in covering short-term liabilities with current assets. In 2020 and 2021, the ratio improved to 0.67 and 0.91 respectively, potentially reflecting the temporary boost in current assets during this period. However, after 2021, the ratio again declined substantially to 0.62 by the end of 2023, indicating a return to weaker liquidity conditions.
- Overall Analysis
- The data reveals increasing pressure on short-term liquidity, driven primarily by steady growth in current liabilities outpacing current assets over the majority of the timeline. The temporary improvement in liquidity ratios around 2020 and 2021 suggests an anomaly, possibly related to external factors affecting the company’s working capital during that period. The decline in the current ratio in the last two years reinforces concerns about the company’s ability to cover short-term obligations, which may warrant further investigation into the causes and implications for operational and financial stability.
Comparison to Competitors
American Airlines Group Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| American Airlines Group Inc. | FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.37 | 1.19 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.71 | 1.43 | 1.04 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.91 | 1.51 | 0.98 | 0.62 | 1.19 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.67 | 1.58 | 1.44 | 1.01 | 1.16 | 1.19 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.45 | 1.45 | 2.47 | 0.79 | 0.55 | 1.11 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.48 | 1.39 | — | 0.90 | 0.54 | 1.15 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.61 | 1.59 | — | 1.02 | 0.56 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.74 | 1.50 | — | 0.99 | 0.59 | 1.18 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | 1.84 | — | 1.29 | 0.63 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | 1.82 | — | 1.24 | 0.65 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.04 | 1.96 | — | 1.05 | 0.72 | 1.88 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
American Airlines Group Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| American Airlines Group Inc. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.71 | 1.14 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.91 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.67 | 1.28 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.45 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.48 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.61 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.74 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | 1.14 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.04 | 1.30 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
American Airlines Group Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| American Airlines Group Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.16 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.71 | 1.20 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.91 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.67 | 1.41 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.45 | 1.16 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.48 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.61 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.74 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.73 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.90 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.04 | 1.33 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31).