Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Verizon Communications Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.63 | = | 40,523) | ÷ | 64,771) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.69 | = | 36,814) | ÷ | 53,223) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.75 | = | 37,857) | ÷ | 50,171) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.78 | = | 36,728) | ÷ | 47,160) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.38 | = | 54,594) | ÷ | 39,660) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | = | 37,473) | ÷ | 44,868) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.91 | = | 34,636) | ÷ | 37,930) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.91 | = | 29,913) | ÷ | 33,037) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | = | 26,395) | ÷ | 30,340) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.64 | = | 22,280) | ÷ | 35,052) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.06 | = | 29,623) | ÷ | 28,064) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.62 | = | 70,994) | ÷ | 27,050) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.79 | = | 21,235) | ÷ | 26,956) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.01 | = | 30,939) | ÷ | 30,761) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.73 | = | 22,348) | ÷ | 30,597) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.78 | = | 22,608) | ÷ | 29,136) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01 | = | 26,075) | ÷ | 25,906) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.76 | = | 18,698) | ÷ | 24,741) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | = | 22,538) | ÷ | 32,280) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.66 | = | 16,448) | ÷ | 25,063) |
Based on: 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
- Current Assets
- The value of current assets experienced fluctuations over the observed period. Initially, current assets increased from 16,448 million USD in 2005 to a peak of 70,994 million USD in 2013. However, this peak was followed by a notable decline to 22,280 million USD in 2015. After 2015, current assets generally showed a recovery trend, rising with some variability and reaching 40,523 million USD in 2024.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities showed an overall upward trajectory throughout the period. Starting at 25,063 million USD in 2005, liabilities increased steadily with some short-term fluctuations. There were significant rises from 35,052 million USD in 2014 to 64,771 million USD in 2024, indicating growing short-term obligations over the years.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio exhibited variability and generally remained below or around 1.0, which may suggest constrained liquidity. The ratio rose from 0.66 in 2005 to a peak of 2.62 in 2013, coinciding with the surge in current assets at that time. Following this peak, the ratio declined sharply to 0.64 in 2015 and remained below 1.0 in most subsequent years, ending at 0.63 in 2024. This pattern indicates that current liabilities periodically exceeded current assets, reflecting potential liquidity pressure.
- Overall Insights
- The data reveals that despite intermittent increases in current assets, the growth in current liabilities outpaced it over much of the period. The pronounced spike in current assets and current ratio around 2013 was not sustained. Persistently low current ratios in the later years highlight a possible liquidity concern, as the company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets weakened, warranting further analysis of operational efficiency and working capital management.
Comparison to Competitors
Verizon Communications Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Verizon Communications Inc. | AT&T Inc. | T-Mobile US Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.91 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.75 | 0.59 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.78 | 0.70 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.38 | 0.82 | 1.10 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.91 | 0.80 | 0.81 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 0.77 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | 0.76 | 1.58 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.64 | 0.75 | 1.56 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.06 | 0.86 | 1.59 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.62 | 0.66 | 2.11 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.79 | 0.71 | — |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.01 | 0.75 | — |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.73 | 0.59 | — |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.78 | 0.66 | — |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01 | 0.53 | — |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.76 | 0.63 | — |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | 0.63 | — |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.66 | 0.58 | — |
Based on: 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)
Verizon Communications Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (telecommunication services)
| Verizon Communications Inc. | Telecommunication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.63 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.69 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.75 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.38 | 1.05 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | 0.80 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.91 | 0.84 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.91 | 0.94 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.64 | 0.79 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.06 | 1.02 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.62 | 1.57 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.79 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.01 | 0.88 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.73 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.78 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01 | 0.71 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.76 | 0.68 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.66 | 0.62 |
Based on: 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)
Verizon Communications Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Verizon Communications Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 0.63 | 1.20 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.69 | 1.26 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.75 | 1.24 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.78 | 1.37 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 1.38 | 1.69 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.84 | 1.45 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.91 | 1.52 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.91 | 1.57 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.87 | 1.61 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.64 | 1.43 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1.06 | 1.59 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2.62 | 1.88 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.79 | 1.43 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.01 | 1.34 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.73 | 1.11 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.78 | 1.08 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.76 | 0.89 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.70 | 0.83 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.66 | 0.78 |
Based on: 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).