Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Salesforce Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 0.76 | = | 28,222) | ÷ | 37,118) |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1.06 | = | 29,727) | ÷ | 27,980) |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 1.09 | = | 29,074) | ÷ | 26,631) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 1.02 | = | 26,395) | ÷ | 25,891) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 1.05 | = | 22,850) | ÷ | 21,788) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 1.23 | = | 21,889) | ÷ | 17,728) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 1.08 | = | 15,963) | ÷ | 14,845) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.95 | = | 10,683) | ÷ | 11,255) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.92 | = | 9,290) | ÷ | 10,130) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.83 | = | 5,997) | ÷ | 7,258) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.77 | = | 4,347) | ÷ | 5,617) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.81 | = | 3,550) | ÷ | 4,390) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.67 | = | 2,680) | ÷ | 3,980) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.69 | = | 2,016) | ÷ | 2,918) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.72 | = | 1,672) | ÷ | 2,323) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.84 | = | 1,075) | ÷ | 1,276) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 1.88 | = | 1,706) | ÷ | 908) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 1.39 | = | 1,069) | ÷ | 767) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 1.22 | = | 741) | ÷ | 606) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1.11 | = | 419) | ÷ | 377) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 1.29 | = | 303) | ÷ | 235) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 1.36 | = | 179) | ÷ | 132) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$ in millions
The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2005 and 2026. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a decline from 1.36 in 2005 to a low of 1.11 in 2007, before recovering to 1.39 in 2009. A subsequent and more pronounced decrease occurred between 2009 and 2012, falling to a minimum of 0.72. Following this low point, the ratio generally trended upwards, reaching 1.23 in 2021. However, this upward momentum was interrupted by a decline in 2022 and 2023, before a significant drop to 0.76 in 2026.
- Overall Trend
- The period under review does not demonstrate a consistent trend. While there are periods of increase, the ratio experienced multiple declines, indicating potential shifts in short-term liquidity management. The latter years of the period show a concerning downward trend.
- Early Period (2005-2009)
- The initial years show a moderate decrease followed by a recovery. The increase to 1.39 in 2009 suggests improved short-term asset coverage of liabilities during that period. This could be attributed to strategic asset management or changes in liability structure.
- Period of Decline (2009-2012)
- The substantial decline from 2009 to 2012 is noteworthy. The ratio falling below 1.0 in 2012 indicates that current liabilities exceeded current assets, potentially signaling liquidity concerns. This period warrants further investigation into the underlying causes, such as increased short-term debt or decreased liquidity of current assets.
- Recovery and Subsequent Volatility (2012-2026)
- Following the 2012 low, the ratio experienced a recovery, peaking at 1.23 in 2021. However, the subsequent decline to 1.02 in 2023 and a sharp drop to 0.76 in 2026 suggests renewed liquidity challenges. This recent volatility could be linked to changes in working capital management, increased short-term financing needs, or a slowdown in the conversion of current assets into cash.
The fluctuations in the current ratio suggest that the company’s short-term financial position has been subject to considerable change over the analyzed timeframe. The recent decline in 2026 is particularly concerning and warrants close monitoring.
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Comparison to Competitors
Salesforce Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Salesforce Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 0.76 | — | — | — | — | 1.77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.32 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1.06 | 1.42 | 1.00 | 3.32 | 2.86 | 1.77 | 3.38 | 0.96 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 0.75 | 7.11 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.62 | 1.90 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.07 | 2.19 | 2.93 | 1.76 | 2.64 | 1.04 | 1.29 | 1.27 | 0.72 | 5.96 | 0.89 | 1.10 | 2.44 | 1.97 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 1.02 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.71 | 1.24 | 1.73 | 3.17 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.77 | 0.91 | 5.55 | 0.78 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 1.75 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 1.05 | 1.23 | 1.11 | 3.35 | 1.27 | 1.83 | 3.09 | 0.92 | 1.39 | 1.78 | 1.62 | 5.17 | 0.77 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.03 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 5.05 | 1.77 | 2.65 | 3.54 | 0.88 | 1.94 | 2.08 | 2.30 | 4.34 | 0.91 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 1.12 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 1.08 | 1.40 | 1.48 | — | 1.86 | 2.38 | 5.77 | 0.98 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 3.03 | 3.74 | 1.91 | 1.21 | 1.19 | 1.04 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.95 | 1.40 | 0.79 | — | 1.74 | — | 4.51 | 1.02 | 1.83 | 2.53 | 2.49 | — | 1.78 | 1.03 | 0.99 | 1.11 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.92 | 1.34 | 1.13 | — | 1.34 | — | — | 1.29 | 1.14 | 2.90 | 3.96 | — | 1.93 | 1.17 | 0.73 | 1.92 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.83 | 1.23 | 2.05 | — | 1.53 | — | — | 1.33 | 0.73 | 2.48 | 3.08 | — | 1.65 | 1.15 | 1.04 | 1.93 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.77 | 1.35 | 2.08 | — | 1.20 | — | — | 1.21 | 0.72 | 2.35 | 3.74 | — | 2.03 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 2.56 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.81 | 1.36 | 2.18 | — | 1.80 | — | — | 1.24 | 1.47 | 2.50 | 4.13 | — | 1.04 | 1.48 | 0.99 | 3.29 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.67 | 1.46 | 1.85 | — | 1.33 | — | — | 1.25 | 1.84 | 2.50 | 3.35 | — | 2.75 | 1.79 | 1.09 | 4.80 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.69 | 1.45 | 2.65 | — | 1.06 | — | — | 1.28 | 1.87 | 2.71 | 3.24 | — | 2.57 | 2.43 | 1.18 | 3.47 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.72 | 1.55 | 3.41 | — | 1.14 | — | — | 1.13 | 1.20 | 2.60 | 2.60 | — | 3.13 | 1.99 | 0.91 | — |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.84 | 1.45 | 3.02 | — | 1.05 | — | — | 1.21 | 1.25 | 2.60 | 2.76 | — | — | — | 1.33 | — |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 1.88 | 1.46 | 3.01 | — | 1.26 | — | — | 1.19 | 1.88 | 2.13 | 1.84 | — | — | — | 1.35 | — |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 1.39 | 1.46 | 2.93 | — | 2.14 | — | — | 1.36 | 1.82 | 1.82 | 2.03 | — | — | — | 1.80 | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 1.22 | 1.34 | 3.59 | — | 1.69 | — | — | 1.15 | 1.21 | 1.45 | 1.81 | — | — | — | 1.45 | — |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 3.02 | — | 1.95 | — | — | 1.20 | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.37 | — | — | — | 1.29 | — |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 1.29 | 1.26 | 4.26 | — | 2.39 | — | — | 1.11 | 1.79 | 2.18 | 1.73 | — | — | — | 1.03 | — |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 4.18 | — | 2.11 | — | — | 1.30 | 1.61 | 2.89 | 1.05 | — | — | — | 1.16 | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Salesforce Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Salesforce Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 0.76 | — |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1.06 | 1.25 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 1.09 | 1.20 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 1.02 | 1.40 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 1.05 | 1.44 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 1.23 | 1.69 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 1.08 | 1.92 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.95 | 1.84 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.92 | 2.23 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.83 | 2.06 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.77 | 2.03 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.81 | 2.15 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.67 | 2.01 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.69 | 2.04 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.72 | 1.84 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.84 | 1.87 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 1.88 | 1.61 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 1.39 | 1.62 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 1.22 | 1.36 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1.11 | 1.38 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 1.29 | 1.53 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 1.36 | 1.70 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Salesforce Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Salesforce Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 0.76 | — |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1.06 | 1.39 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 1.09 | 1.24 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 1.02 | 1.41 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 1.05 | 1.37 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 1.23 | 1.55 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 1.08 | 1.71 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.95 | 1.66 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.92 | 1.88 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.83 | 2.04 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.77 | 2.01 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.81 | 2.03 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.67 | 1.97 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.69 | 2.20 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.72 | 2.07 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.84 | 2.11 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 1.88 | 2.01 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 1.39 | 2.03 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 1.22 | 1.80 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 1.11 | 1.79 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 1.29 | 1.85 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 1.36 | 2.01 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).