Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
AT&T Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.91 | = | 48,732) | ÷ | 53,780) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.66 | = | 31,168) | ÷ | 46,872) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.71 | = | 36,458) | ÷ | 51,127) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | = | 33,108) | ÷ | 56,173) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.70 | = | 59,997) | ÷ | 85,588) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | = | 52,008) | ÷ | 63,438) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.79 | = | 54,761) | ÷ | 68,911) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.80 | = | 51,427) | ÷ | 64,420) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.97 | = | 79,146) | ÷ | 81,389) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | = | 38,369) | ÷ | 50,576) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.75 | = | 35,992) | ÷ | 47,816) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.86 | = | 32,028) | ÷ | 37,282) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.66 | = | 23,196) | ÷ | 34,995) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.71 | = | 22,706) | ÷ | 31,787) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.75 | = | 23,027) | ÷ | 30,794) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.59 | = | 19,951) | ÷ | 33,951) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.66 | = | 24,334) | ÷ | 36,705) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.53 | = | 22,556) | ÷ | 42,290) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.63 | = | 24,686) | ÷ | 39,274) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | = | 25,553) | ÷ | 40,482) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | = | 14,654) | ÷ | 25,418) |
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), 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 millions
The current ratio exhibited fluctuations over the period from 2005 to 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a slight improvement, followed by periods of decline and subsequent recovery. A general observation is that the ratio remained largely within the 0.58 to 0.97 range throughout the analyzed timeframe, suggesting varying degrees of short-term liquidity.
- Initial Period (2005-2009)
- From 2005 to 2009, the current ratio began at 0.58 and showed modest improvement, peaking at 0.66 in 2009. This suggests a slight strengthening of the entity’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets during this period. However, it remained below 0.70 for most of this timeframe, indicating potential liquidity concerns.
- Volatility and Recovery (2010-2014)
- The period between 2010 and 2014 was characterized by volatility. The ratio decreased to 0.59 in 2010 before rising significantly to 0.86 in 2014. This substantial increase suggests a notable improvement in short-term liquidity, potentially due to an increase in current assets relative to current liabilities.
- Recent Trends (2015-2025)
- From 2015 to 2025, the current ratio experienced further fluctuations. It peaked at 0.97 in 2017, then decreased to 0.71 in 2018, followed by a decline to 0.59 in 2020. A subsequent recovery was observed, reaching 0.91 in 2025. The ratio’s movement in this period suggests a dynamic relationship between current assets and current liabilities, potentially influenced by operational changes or financing activities. The dip in 2020 and 2022 may warrant further investigation.
- Overall Assessment
- The entity’s current ratio has not consistently exceeded 1.0 during the analyzed period. While fluctuations are present, the ratio generally indicates an adequate, but not consistently strong, ability to meet short-term obligations. The significant peak in 2017 and the recent recovery in 2025 are positive indicators, but the periods of lower ratios suggest potential vulnerabilities that should be monitored.
Comparison to Competitors
AT&T Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| AT&T Inc. | T-Mobile US Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.66 | 0.91 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.71 | 0.91 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.70 | 0.89 | 0.78 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | 1.10 | 1.38 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.84 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.97 | 0.77 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | 1.58 | 0.87 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.75 | 1.56 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.86 | 1.59 | 1.06 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.66 | 2.11 | 2.62 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.71 | — | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.75 | — | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.59 | — | 0.73 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.66 | — | 0.78 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.53 | — | 1.01 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.63 | — | 0.76 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | — | 0.70 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | — | 0.66 |
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), 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 (Telecommunication Services)
AT&T Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (telecommunication services)
| AT&T Inc. | Telecommunication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.71 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.79 | 0.80 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.80 | 0.84 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.97 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.75 | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.86 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.66 | 1.57 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.71 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.75 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.59 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.66 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.53 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.63 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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), 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 (Communication Services)
AT&T Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| AT&T Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.91 | 1.41 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.66 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.71 | 1.31 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.59 | 1.29 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.70 | 1.42 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.82 | 1.74 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.79 | 1.49 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.80 | 1.59 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.97 | 1.65 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.76 | 1.69 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.75 | 1.45 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.86 | 1.61 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.66 | 1.90 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.71 | 1.44 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.75 | 1.35 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.59 | 1.12 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.66 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.53 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.63 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.63 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.58 | 0.78 |
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), 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).