Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.76 | = | 933,740) | ÷ | 529,793) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 2.98 | = | 1,383,787) | ÷ | 464,234) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 3.33 | = | 1,243,339) | ÷ | 373,130) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.37 | = | 866,834) | ÷ | 366,085) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.98 | = | 706,229) | ÷ | 356,732) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.67 | = | 584,653) | ÷ | 351,049) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.33 | = | 382,622) | ÷ | 288,636) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.34 | = | 381,730) | ÷ | 285,402) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.69 | = | 433,143) | ÷ | 255,638) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.43 | = | 332,979) | ÷ | 232,122) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | = | 275,028) | ÷ | 225,139) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.62 | = | 331,852) | ÷ | 204,810) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.31 | = | 222,582) | ÷ | 170,046) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.18 | = | 174,175) | ÷ | 148,125) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.47 | = | 209,230) | ÷ | 142,190) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.69 | = | 216,277) | ÷ | 127,723) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.11 | = | 256,367) | ÷ | 121,546) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.35 | = | 150,213) | ÷ | 111,028) |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
The analysis of the current assets, current liabilities, and current ratio over the period from 2005 to 2022 reveals several notable trends in the liquidity position.
- Current Assets
- Current assets exhibited overall growth during the period, increasing from approximately $150 million in 2005 to a peak of about $1.38 billion in 2021, followed by a decline to roughly $934 million in 2022. The growth was somewhat volatile, with rises and declines in several years, but the general trajectory was upward, especially strong between 2014 and 2021.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities also increased steadily over the years, from approximately $111 million in 2005 to about $530 million in 2022. The rise in liabilities was more gradual and consistent compared to current assets, with no sharp declines, indicating an expanding operational scale and increased short-term obligations.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio fluctuated significantly, starting at 1.35 in 2005 and reaching a low of 1.18 in 2009. Subsequently, it rose substantially, peaking at 3.33 in 2020, indicating enhanced short-term liquidity during that year. After 2020, the ratio declined to 1.76 in 2022. The fluctuations suggest variability in liquidity management and possibly differences in working capital needs or strategy across the periods.
In summary, the entity demonstrated sustained growth in both current assets and liabilities, with current assets growing at a relatively faster pace, especially visible in the strong liquidity ratios observed around 2020. However, the subsequent decline in both current assets and current ratio in 2022 may warrant further investigation to understand the underlying causes and potential impacts on liquidity risk.
Comparison to Competitors
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. | FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.76 | 1.43 | 1.04 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 2.98 | 1.51 | 0.98 | 0.62 | 1.19 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 3.33 | 1.58 | 1.44 | 1.01 | 1.16 | 1.19 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.37 | 1.45 | 2.47 | 0.79 | 0.55 | 1.11 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.98 | 1.39 | — | 0.90 | 0.54 | 1.15 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.67 | 1.59 | — | 1.02 | 0.56 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.33 | 1.50 | — | 0.99 | 0.59 | 1.18 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.34 | 1.84 | — | 1.29 | 0.63 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.69 | 1.82 | — | 1.24 | 0.65 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.43 | 1.96 | — | 1.05 | 0.72 | 1.88 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | 1.69 | — | 1.16 | 0.78 | 1.86 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.62 | 1.70 | — | 1.12 | 0.97 | 1.89 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.31 | 1.57 | — | 1.16 | 0.95 | 1.96 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.18 | 1.57 | — | 1.37 | 0.79 | 1.49 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.47 | 1.35 | — | 0.98 | 0.67 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.69 | 1.22 | — | 0.85 | 0.76 | 1.20 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.11 | 1.18 | — | 0.68 | 0.79 | 1.40 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.35 | 1.11 | — | 0.69 | 0.81 | 1.62 |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.76 | 1.14 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 2.98 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 3.33 | 1.28 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.37 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.98 | 0.98 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.67 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.33 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.34 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.69 | 1.14 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.43 | 1.30 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.62 | 1.35 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.31 | 1.31 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.18 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.47 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.69 | 1.03 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.11 | 1.04 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.35 | 1.13 |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1.76 | 1.20 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 2.98 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 3.33 | 1.41 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.37 | 1.16 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1.98 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1.67 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1.33 | 1.22 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1.34 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.69 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.43 | 1.33 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.22 | 1.30 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.62 | 1.30 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.31 | 1.28 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.47 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1.69 | 1.07 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2.11 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1.35 | 1.05 |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).