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Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Beginner level
Liquidity ratios measure the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Express Scripts Holding Co., liquidity ratios
| Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | ||||||
| Quick ratio | ||||||
| Cash ratio |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-20).
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Express Scripts Holding Co.’s current ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 but then deteriorated significantly from 2016 to 2017. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Express Scripts Holding Co.’s quick ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 but then deteriorated significantly from 2016 to 2017. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Express Scripts Holding Co.’s cash ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 but then deteriorated significantly from 2016 to 2017. |
Current Ratio
Express Scripts Holding Co., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Current ratio1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | ||||||
| Boston Scientific Corp. | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| Stryker Corp. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| Current Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| Current Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-20).
1 2017 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Express Scripts Holding Co.’s current ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 but then deteriorated significantly from 2016 to 2017. |
Quick Ratio
Express Scripts Holding Co., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| Receivables, net | ||||||
| Total quick assets | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Quick ratio1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | ||||||
| Boston Scientific Corp. | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| Stryker Corp. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| Quick Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| Quick Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-20).
1 2017 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Express Scripts Holding Co.’s quick ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 but then deteriorated significantly from 2016 to 2017. |
Cash Ratio
Express Scripts Holding Co., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| Total cash assets | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Cash ratio1 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Becton, Dickinson & Co. | ||||||
| Boston Scientific Corp. | ||||||
| Danaher Corp. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| Stryker Corp. | ||||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| Cash Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| Cash Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-14), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-20).
1 2017 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Express Scripts Holding Co.’s cash ratio improved from 2015 to 2016 but then deteriorated significantly from 2016 to 2017. |