Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Quarterly Data
Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
United Rentals Inc., liquidity ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
- Current Ratio Trends
- The current ratio exhibits noticeable fluctuations over the examined periods. Starting below 1 at 0.97 in early 2018, it declined to the lowest point of 0.68 in the second quarter of 2018, indicating diminished short-term liquidity. Subsequently, it generally improved, surpassing 1.0 in the first quarter of 2020, which represents a stronger ability to cover short-term liabilities with current assets. Although the ratio experienced some dips in the quarters following this peak, it maintained a level close to or above 1.0 during 2022, reflecting an overall enhancement in liquidity conditions compared to the earlier periods.
- Quick Ratio Patterns
- The quick ratio follows a similar pattern to the current ratio but remains consistently lower, reflecting the exclusion of inventory from liquid assets. It declined sharply from 0.87 in March 2018 to 0.59 in June 2018, reaching its lowest liquidity point in the observed timeframe. From mid-2018 onwards, there was gradual improvement, peaking near 0.96 in early 2020. This was followed by a series of slight decreases and recoveries, with the ratio settling around the high 0.80s to low 0.90s during 2022. These trends imply that the company improved its liquidity in terms of liquid assets, though not as strongly as reflected by the current ratio.
- Cash Ratio Analysis
- The cash ratio remained quite low through most of 2018 and 2019, starting at 0.17 and even dropping to a minimum of 0.02 to 0.03 during several quarters, indicating limited cash and cash equivalents relative to current liabilities. However, a significant increase occurred in the first quarter of 2020, when the ratio jumped to 0.26, likely reflecting a strategic buildup of cash reserves. Following this spike, the cash ratio gradually declined but stabilized at a modest level between 0.03 and 0.15 through 2021 and 2022. This pattern suggests a cautious approach toward maintaining cash liquidity with some improvement from earlier years but still relatively conservative cash holdings.
- Overall Liquidity Insights
- The overall liquidity position, as represented by all three ratios, demonstrates a notable dip in early periods, particularly between the first and third quarters of 2018, followed by substantial recovery starting in late 2019 and early 2020. The improvements in the current and quick ratios around early 2020 likely correspond to a stronger short-term financial position during that time, whereas the cash ratio spike may signify increased cash accessibility. However, in the subsequent quarters, liquidity ratios exhibited moderate volatility, indicating fluctuations in the company's short-term asset management. By 2022, the company maintained relatively stable liquidity levels with current and quick ratios generally above 1.0 and 0.85 respectively, and a modest cash ratio, reflecting adequate short-term solvency and liquidity management.
Current Ratio
United Rentals Inc., current ratio calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | 2,723) | 2,327) | 2,164) | 2,010) | 2,151) | 2,200) | 2,154) | 2,004) | 2,017) | 1,728) | 1,622) | 2,214) | 1,842) | 1,881) | 1,840) | 1,720) | 1,761) | 1,692) | 1,506) | 1,590) | ||||||
| Current liabilities | 2,445) | 2,264) | 2,023) | 2,597) | 2,603) | 2,752) | 2,544) | 1,841) | 1,890) | 1,916) | 1,921) | 1,996) | 2,198) | 2,643) | 2,535) | 2,238) | 2,116) | 2,087) | 2,229) | 1,641) | ||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ratio1 | 1.11 | 1.03 | 1.07 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 1.09 | 1.07 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 1.11 | 0.84 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.81 | 0.68 | 0.97 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.33 | 1.39 | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.45 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.61 | 1.56 | 1.60 | 1.53 | 1.54 | 1.50 | 1.42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 1.38 | 1.28 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 1.27 | 1.10 | 1.51 | 1.56 | 1.49 | 1.50 | 1.75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 1.16 | 1.10 | 1.13 | 1.19 | 1.28 | 1.80 | 1.81 | 1.96 | 1.58 | 1.27 | 1.22 | 1.14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.64 | 1.63 | 1.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 1.32 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.16 | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.22 | 1.20 | 1.23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q4 2022 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 2,723 ÷ 2,445 = 1.11
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of key liquidity indicators over the observed quarterly periods reveals fluctuating trends in the company’s short-term financial health.
- Current Assets
- Current assets demonstrated variability but generally exhibited an upward trend from the beginning of the period to the most recent quarter. Starting at $1,590 million in March 2018, current assets increased to a notable high of $2,723 million by December 2022. There were some intermittent declines, such as during the middle of 2020, but overall, the level of current assets showed growth, indicating a potential strengthening in liquidity or asset accumulation over time.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities fluctuated more erratically relative to current assets. Initially measured at $1,641 million in March 2018, liabilities saw a steep increase through June 2018, peaking around $2,643 million in September 2019, followed by a downward trend through the rest of 2019 and 2020. However, the liabilities rose again by mid-2021, returning to higher levels before slightly decreasing towards the end of 2022. This pattern of liabilities suggests variability in short-term obligations, possibly reflecting changing operational or financing strategies.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio, an indicator of the company's ability to cover short-term liabilities with its short-term assets, exhibited significant oscillations throughout the timeframe. Early quarters in 2018 showed ratios below 1, reaching as low as 0.68, indicating a potential liquidity strain. By the first quarter of 2020, the ratio improved above 1 to 1.11, reflecting a better liquidity position. Nevertheless, the ratio dipped again in subsequent quarters and showed variable recovery patterns, finishing above 1 at approximately 1.11 by the end of 2022. These swings in the current ratio illustrate a fluctuating short-term liquidity status, with periods of both potential liquidity risk and strength.
In summary, the company's short-term liquidity, as reflected in current assets, current liabilities, and the current ratio, has experienced considerable fluctuations over the quarters analyzed. While current assets generally increased over the evaluated period, current liabilities showed more volatility. The current ratio’s movement underscores shifting liquidity positions, with some quarters indicating potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations and others suggesting improved coverage. Continuous monitoring and management of these metrics remain important to maintain financial stability.
Quick Ratio
United Rentals Inc., quick ratio calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 106) | 76) | 68) | 101) | 144) | 320) | 336) | 278) | 202) | 174) | 127) | 513) | 52) | 60) | 75) | 52) | 43) | 65) | 117) | 278) | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 2,004) | 1,934) | 1,744) | 1,607) | 1,677) | 1,602) | 1,400) | 1,254) | 1,315) | 1,324) | 1,226) | 1,413) | 1,530) | 1,595) | 1,525) | 1,487) | 1,545) | 1,438) | 1,203) | 1,154) | ||||||
| Total quick assets | 2,110) | 2,010) | 1,812) | 1,708) | 1,821) | 1,922) | 1,736) | 1,532) | 1,517) | 1,498) | 1,353) | 1,926) | 1,582) | 1,655) | 1,600) | 1,539) | 1,588) | 1,503) | 1,320) | 1,432) | ||||||
| Current liabilities | 2,445) | 2,264) | 2,023) | 2,597) | 2,603) | 2,752) | 2,544) | 1,841) | 1,890) | 1,916) | 1,921) | 1,996) | 2,198) | 2,643) | 2,535) | 2,238) | 2,116) | 2,087) | 2,229) | 1,641) | ||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick ratio1 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.83 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 0.70 | 0.96 | 0.72 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.59 | 0.87 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 0.98 | 0.91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.69 | 0.44 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.57 | 0.68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 0.81 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.82 | 0.93 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.06 | 1.27 | 1.01 | 0.97 | 0.91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 0.93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 1.09 | 1.06 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.15 | 1.18 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.04 | 0.96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q4 2022 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 2,110 ÷ 2,445 = 0.86
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Total quick assets
- The total quick assets show some variability over the observed periods, beginning at 1,432 million USD in March 2018 and generally increasing to 2,110 million USD by December 2022. There are fluctuations within this upward trend, with values peaking at times such as December 2019 (1,582 million USD) and experiencing drops, for example, in June 2020 (1,353 million USD). Notably, from mid-2021 onward, total quick assets have predominantly trended upward with significant increases, reaching the highest values towards the end of 2022.
- Current liabilities
- Current liabilities exhibit a more irregular pattern, starting at 1,641 million USD in March 2018 and showing both increases and decreases across the quarters. There was a notable peak in September 2019 (2,643 million USD) followed by reductions towards the end of 2019 and throughout 2020. In 2021, a considerable rise occurred again, reaching a maximum in June 2021 of 2,752 million USD, followed by some decline and stabilization in the subsequent periods but remaining above the levels observed at the beginning of the timeline. Overall, current liabilities remain relatively high and fluctuate between approximately 1,800 million to 2,750 million USD.
- Quick ratio
- The quick ratio indicates liquidity trends by measuring quick assets relative to current liabilities. Initially, the ratio was below 1.0, starting at 0.87 in March 2018, dropping to lows around 0.59 in June 2018, and remaining mostly below 1.0 throughout the periods. The ratio exhibits fluctuations corresponding to movements in quick assets and liabilities, with an increase to 0.96 in March 2020 which suggests improved short-term liquidity during that quarter. However, subsequent quarters again show declines below 0.8, indicating constrained liquidity. Towards the end of the provided data, the quick ratio improves, rising to around 0.9 by December 2022, reflecting strengthening short-term financial position driven by higher quick assets and relatively managed current liabilities.
- Overall insights
- The financial data reveal a general trend of growth in total quick assets over nearly five years, indicating an accumulation of more liquid assets. Current liabilities have fluctuated considerably but have generally remained elevated, which has restrained the quick ratio below 1.0 for most of the observed period. The periods around mid-2020 and late 2022 show relatively stronger liquidity positions. These patterns suggest some volatility in working capital management, but a gradual strengthening of the quick asset base supporting short-term obligations over time.
Cash Ratio
United Rentals Inc., cash ratio calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 106) | 76) | 68) | 101) | 144) | 320) | 336) | 278) | 202) | 174) | 127) | 513) | 52) | 60) | 75) | 52) | 43) | 65) | 117) | 278) | ||||||
| Total cash assets | 106) | 76) | 68) | 101) | 144) | 320) | 336) | 278) | 202) | 174) | 127) | 513) | 52) | 60) | 75) | 52) | 43) | 65) | 117) | 278) | ||||||
| Current liabilities | 2,445) | 2,264) | 2,023) | 2,597) | 2,603) | 2,752) | 2,544) | 1,841) | 1,890) | 1,916) | 1,921) | 1,996) | 2,198) | 2,643) | 2,535) | 2,238) | 2,116) | 2,087) | 2,229) | 1,641) | ||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash ratio1 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.26 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.17 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boeing Co. | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Caterpillar Inc. | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Eaton Corp. plc | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| GE Aerospace | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| RTX Corp. | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31).
1 Q4 2022 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 106 ÷ 2,445 = 0.04
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the specified quarterly financial data reveals distinct patterns and trends across the evaluated periods.
- Total Cash Assets
- The total cash assets exhibit significant volatility throughout the periods. Beginning with a relatively high amount of 278 million USD at the end of Q1 2018, there is a steep decline in subsequent quarters, reaching trough values around 43 to 65 million USD in late 2018. A notable spike occurs in Q1 2020, where cash assets jump sharply to 513 million USD, likely reflecting a strategic liquidity adjustment. Following this peak, cash levels fluctuate but generally trend downward through 2020 and into 2021, before stabilizing somewhat in 2022 with amounts ranging between 68 and 106 million USD.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities demonstrate a rising trend until reaching a peak in Q3 2021 with approximately 2,752 million USD. The values start at 1,641 million USD in Q1 2018 and increase steadily overall, with some fluctuations around Q4 2019 and Q2 2020. After the 2021 peak, there is a moderate decrease but the liabilities remain high, fluctuating between approximately 2,023 and 2,445 million USD throughout 2022.
- Cash Ratio
- The cash ratio, which measures the ability to cover current liabilities with cash assets, remains low throughout the entire timeframe, underscoring limited liquidity relative to short-term obligations. Initially, the ratio decreases from 0.17 in Q1 2018 to as low as 0.02 by late 2018, indicating shrinking immediate liquidity. However, aligned with the surge in cash assets in Q1 2020, the cash ratio rises markedly to 0.26, representing an improved liquidity position temporarily. Subsequently, it diminishes again, maintaining a low range between 0.03 and 0.15 from mid-2020 through 2022, suggesting that despite periodic cash increases, liquidity remains constrained against current liabilities.
Overall, the data suggests that the company experienced cash management challenges and fluctuating liquidity conditions over the years. The exceptional increase in cash assets in early 2020 could indicate a response to external financial pressures or a deliberate strategic liquidity build-up. Meanwhile, steadily increasing current liabilities raise concerns about growing short-term financial obligations. The persistently low cash ratio reflects ongoing pressure on the company's ability to cover current liabilities solely with cash, which could signify a reliance on other current assets or financing sources to meet short-term commitments.