Stock Analysis on Net

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)

$24.99

Current Ratio
since 2013

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Calculation

T-Mobile US Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation

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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), 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).

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The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2013 and 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a decline from 2.11 in 2013 to 1.56 in 2015, before stabilizing around the 1.58-1.60 range in 2016. A significant downturn occurred in 2017 and 2018, with the ratio falling to 0.77 and 0.81 respectively. A modest recovery to 0.91 was observed in 2021, followed by a dip to 0.77 in 2022, before rising again to reach 1.00 in 2025.

Overall Trend
The period under review shows a lack of consistent trend. While the ratio began at a relatively healthy level, it experienced substantial volatility, indicating potential shifts in the company’s short-term liquidity position. The final value in 2025 suggests a return to a more stable, though still moderate, liquidity level.
Initial Decline (2013-2015)
The initial decrease in the current ratio from 2013 to 2015 suggests either a decrease in current assets, an increase in current liabilities, or a combination of both. This could be attributed to increased short-term obligations or investments in assets that are not immediately convertible to cash.
Significant Downturn (2017-2018)
The sharp decline in 2017 and 2018 is particularly noteworthy. This period represents the lowest points for the ratio throughout the analyzed timeframe. The decrease suggests a substantial strain on the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. Further investigation into the specific components of current assets and current liabilities during these years would be necessary to understand the underlying causes.
Recent Fluctuations (2021-2025)
The fluctuations observed from 2021 to 2025 indicate ongoing changes in the company’s working capital management. The increase to 1.00 in 2025 represents a positive development, suggesting improved short-term liquidity. However, the preceding dip to 0.77 in 2022 highlights the continued vulnerability of the company’s liquidity position.

The observed changes in the current ratio warrant further investigation into the underlying drivers of current asset and current liability fluctuations. A consistent current ratio above 1.0 is generally considered a benchmark for adequate short-term liquidity, and the company’s performance relative to this benchmark has varied considerably over the analyzed period.


Comparison to Competitors

T-Mobile US Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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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), 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).


Comparison to Sector (Telecommunication Services)

T-Mobile US Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (telecommunication services)

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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), 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).


Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)

T-Mobile US Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)

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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), 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).