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- Balance Sheet: Assets
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- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
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Calculation
Eaton Corp. plc, 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), 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).
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The current ratio for the period examined demonstrates fluctuations over time, generally indicating a reasonable ability to meet short-term obligations with short-term assets. However, notable shifts are observed, particularly in the later years of the period.
- Overall Trend
- From 2005 to 2009, the current ratio generally increased, moving from 1.21 to a peak of 1.68 in 2009. This suggests improving liquidity during this timeframe. Following 2009, the ratio experienced more volatility, with periods of increase and decrease. A significant decline is apparent from 2019 through 2021, followed by a partial recovery in 2022 and 2023, before decreasing again in 2024 and 2025.
- Period of Strength (2005-2009)
- The initial five-year period shows a consistent, albeit moderate, improvement in the current ratio. This could be attributed to effective working capital management or a strategic increase in liquid assets relative to current liabilities. The ratio consistently remained above 1.20, indicating a comfortable margin of liquidity.
- Volatility and Recent Decline (2010-2025)
- The period from 2010 onwards exhibits greater variability. The ratio fluctuated between 1.27 and 1.78 until 2018. A marked decrease occurred in 2020 and 2021, with the ratio falling to 1.04 in 2021 – the lowest point in the observed period. While the ratio recovered somewhat in 2022 and 2023, reaching 1.51, it subsequently declined again to 1.32 in 2025. This recent decline warrants further investigation to determine the underlying causes, such as changes in working capital management, increased short-term debt, or a slowdown in the conversion of current assets into cash.
- Key Observations
- The current ratio generally remained above 1.0 for most of the period, suggesting the entity typically possesses sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities. However, the dip below 1.1 in 2021 raises concerns about potential short-term liquidity challenges during that year. The fluctuations observed after 2009 indicate a changing dynamic in the relationship between current assets and current liabilities, potentially reflecting shifts in business strategy or economic conditions.
Continued monitoring of the current ratio, alongside other liquidity metrics, is recommended to assess the entity’s ongoing ability to meet its short-term obligations and maintain financial stability.
Comparison to Competitors
Eaton Corp. plc, current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Eaton Corp. plc | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
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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), 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 (Capital Goods)
Eaton Corp. plc, current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
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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), 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)
Eaton Corp. plc, current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
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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), 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).