Stock Analysis on Net

Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since November 22, 2022.

Current Ratio
since 2005

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Calculation

Dollar Tree Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).

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The analysis of the current assets, current liabilities, and current ratio over the years reveals several noteworthy trends.

Current Assets
Current assets demonstrated a general upward trajectory from 2005 through 2022. Starting at approximately 970 million USD in 2005, current assets fluctuated moderately until 2014, when a significant increase began. By 2016, current assets nearly doubled compared to 2015, reaching over 3.9 billion USD. From 2016 onwards, current assets continued to grow steadily, peaking at around 5.6 billion USD in 2022. This indicates a strong accumulation of liquid resources or short-term assets over the observed period.
Current Liabilities
Current liabilities also increased substantially during the period. Beginning near 294 million USD in 2005, liabilities gradually rose with a sharp surge occurring after 2014, paralleling the growth in current assets. The value more than doubled between 2014 and 2016, from approximately 862 million USD to 2.1 billion USD. Subsequent years saw continued increases, reaching around 4.2 billion USD by 2022. This growth in liabilities suggests that the company took on significantly more short-term financial obligations alongside the increase in assets.
Current Ratio
The current ratio, which measures liquidity by comparing current assets to current liabilities, exhibits a declining trend over the examined timeframe. Starting high at 3.29 in 2005, the ratio declined steadily, with notable dips below 2.0 beginning in 2007. After fluctuating around 2.0 to 2.3 until 2015, it dropped below 2.0 in 2016, reaching as low as 1.6 in 2018, and further decreasing to roughly 1.3 by 2022. This decline suggests that while both assets and liabilities grew, liabilities grew at a faster pace relative to assets, leading to a reduction in short-term financial safety margins.

Overall, the trend indicates significant growth in both current assets and liabilities, with liabilities increasing more rapidly, thus reducing the current ratio. This may imply a strategic decision to leverage short-term financing or increased operational scale, but it also points to a potential moderation of liquidity strength over time. Continued monitoring of this ratio is advisable to ensure it remains within a healthy range for maintaining sufficient liquidity.


Comparison to Competitors

Dollar Tree Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)

Dollar Tree Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)