Calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3.32 | = | 4,430,792) | ÷ | 1,333,788) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 2.19 | = | 2,312,190) | ÷ | 1,057,472) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.71 | = | 1,616,163) | ÷ | 944,122) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 3.35 | = | 1,939,083) | ÷ | 578,958) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.05 | = | 3,235,064) | ÷ | 640,097) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2021 and 2025. Initially strong, the ratio declined significantly before recovering in later periods. A detailed examination of the trend reveals key observations regarding the company’s short-term liquidity position.
- Overall Trend
- The current ratio began at 5.05 in 2021, indicating a robust ability to cover short-term obligations with short-term assets. However, a marked decrease was observed in subsequent years, reaching a low of 1.71 in 2023. The ratio then began to recover, increasing to 2.19 in 2024 and further to 3.32 in 2025.
- Decline from 2021 to 2023
- The period from 2021 to 2023 witnessed a substantial decline in the current ratio. This decrease was driven by a more rapid reduction in current assets compared to current liabilities. Current assets decreased from US$3,235,064 thousand in 2021 to US$1,616,163 thousand in 2023, while current liabilities increased from US$640,097 thousand to US$944,122 thousand over the same period. This suggests a weakening in the company’s short-term liquidity during these years.
- Recovery from 2023 to 2025
- From 2023 onwards, the current ratio demonstrated a recovery. This improvement was attributable to a significant increase in current assets, which rose to US$4,430,792 thousand in 2025, coupled with a more moderate increase in current liabilities, reaching US$1,333,788 thousand. The growth in current assets outpaced the growth in current liabilities, leading to the observed improvement in the ratio.
- Ratio Values
- While the ratio recovered, it did not return to the levels seen in 2021. The 2025 value of 3.32, while representing a substantial improvement over 2023, remains below the 2021 benchmark of 5.05. This indicates that, despite the recovery, the company’s short-term liquidity position in 2025 was not as strong as it was in 2021.
In summary, the current ratio experienced a period of decline followed by a recovery. The fluctuations suggest changes in the company’s working capital management and short-term financial health. The recent improvement is positive, but the ratio remains below its initial level, warranting continued monitoring.
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Comparison to Competitors
| AppLovin Corp. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3.32 | 1.42 | 1.00 | 2.86 | 1.77 | 3.38 | 0.96 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 0.75 | 7.11 | 0.94 | 1.06 | 1.00 | 1.62 | 1.90 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 2.19 | 1.10 | 1.07 | 2.93 | 1.76 | 2.64 | 1.04 | 1.29 | 1.27 | 0.72 | 5.96 | 0.89 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 2.44 | 1.97 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.71 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.24 | 1.73 | 3.17 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.77 | 0.91 | 5.55 | 0.78 | 1.02 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 1.75 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 3.35 | 1.23 | 1.11 | 1.27 | 1.83 | 3.09 | 0.92 | 1.39 | 1.78 | 1.62 | 5.17 | 0.77 | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.05 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.77 | 2.65 | 3.54 | 0.88 | 1.94 | 2.08 | 2.30 | 4.34 | 0.91 | 1.23 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.12 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
| AppLovin Corp. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3.32 | 1.25 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 2.19 | 1.20 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.71 | 1.40 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 3.35 | 1.44 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.05 | 1.69 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
| AppLovin Corp. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3.32 | 1.39 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 2.19 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 1.71 | 1.41 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 3.35 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 5.05 | 1.55 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).