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Calculation
Broadcom Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 3, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 29, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 30, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 31, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 1, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 3, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 4, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 29, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 30, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 1, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 2, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 3, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 28, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 30, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Oct 31, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Nov 1, 2009 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
1 US$ in millions
The analysis of the financial data over the observed periods reveals notable fluctuations in the company's liquidity position as represented by current assets, current liabilities, and the resulting current ratio.
- Current Assets
- There is a general upward trend in current assets over the years. Starting at US$864 million, current assets increased substantially with some variability, reaching US$31,573 million in the latest period. Significant growth periods include the jumps around 2016 to 2017 and from 2024 to 2025, indicating considerable accumulation of liquid and short-term assets.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities also exhibited a rising trend but with less consistency than assets. From US$633 million initially, liabilities decreased and remained relatively low through the early periods before sharply increasing from 2015 onward. The most pronounced rise is observed in the last two reported periods, where liabilities surged to US$18,514 million. This rapid increase in obligations suggests a higher short-term debt or payables burden in recent years.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio fluctuated significantly over the timeframe, reflecting the interplay between current assets and liabilities. Early periods show an increasing ratio, peaking at 6.26, which implies strong liquidity and a conservative working capital management approach. However, more recent years have seen the ratio decline toward values closer to or below 2.00, and notably 1.17 at one point, suggesting tighter liquidity conditions and potentially increased financial risk. The ratio's drop in conjunction with surging liabilities highlights a shift toward greater short-term financial commitments relative to liquid assets.
In summary, while both current assets and liabilities have increased over time, the acceleration in current liabilities in recent years has outpaced asset growth, leading to a compression of the current ratio. This shift indicates a movement from a more comfortable liquidity position earlier in the decade to one where current obligations constitute a larger proportion of short-term assets, warranting closer monitoring of working capital and liquidity risk management.
Comparison to Competitors
Broadcom Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Broadcom Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Broadcom Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Broadcom Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
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| Nov 2, 2025 | ||
| Nov 3, 2024 | ||
| Oct 29, 2023 | ||
| Oct 30, 2022 | ||
| Oct 31, 2021 | ||
| Nov 1, 2020 | ||
| Nov 3, 2019 | ||
| Nov 4, 2018 | ||
| Oct 29, 2017 | ||
| Oct 30, 2016 | ||
| Nov 1, 2015 | ||
| Nov 2, 2014 | ||
| Nov 3, 2013 | ||
| Oct 28, 2012 | ||
| Oct 30, 2011 | ||
| Oct 31, 2010 | ||
| Nov 1, 2009 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Broadcom Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Broadcom Inc. | Information Technology | |
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| Nov 2, 2025 | ||
| Nov 3, 2024 | ||
| Oct 29, 2023 | ||
| Oct 30, 2022 | ||
| Oct 31, 2021 | ||
| Nov 1, 2020 | ||
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| Oct 29, 2017 | ||
| Oct 30, 2016 | ||
| Nov 1, 2015 | ||
| Nov 2, 2014 | ||
| Nov 3, 2013 | ||
| Oct 28, 2012 | ||
| Oct 30, 2011 | ||
| Oct 31, 2010 | ||
| Nov 1, 2009 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).