Analyze working capital strength with practical liquidity measures. Test multiple balance sheet scenarios quickly today. Clean outputs support reviews, lending discussions, and cash planning.
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| Measure | Watch Level | Healthy Level | Strong Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.00 to 1.49 | 1.50 to 1.99 | 2.00 or higher |
| Quick Ratio | 0.80 to 0.99 | 1.00 to 1.19 | 1.20 or higher |
| Cash Ratio | 0.20 to 0.49 | 0.50 to 0.99 | 1.00 or higher |
| Defensive Interval | 15 to 29 days | 30 to 44 days | 45 days or higher |
| OCF Coverage | 0.20 to 0.39 | 0.40 to 0.69 | 0.70 or higher |
| Stressed Quick Ratio | 0.80 to 0.99 | 1.00 to 1.19 | 1.20 or higher |
| Case | Cash | Securities | Receivables | Inventory | Prepaids | Other Quick | Other Current | Liabilities | Current Ratio | Quick Ratio | Cash Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Company A | 40,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 30,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 | 12,000 | 83,000 | 1.95 | 1.39 | 0.60 |
| Sample Company B | 18,000 | 6,000 | 28,000 | 34,000 | 7,000 | 8,000 | 9,000 | 70,000 | 1.57 | 0.86 | 0.34 |
Use this example to verify your setup and compare how changing inventory, receivables, or liabilities shifts liquidity quality.
The current ratio compares all current assets with current liabilities. It shows whether short-term resources appear sufficient to cover short-term obligations within the normal operating cycle.
The quick ratio excludes inventory and prepaid expenses. That makes it a tighter test of near-cash coverage because it focuses on assets that can usually turn into cash faster.
The cash ratio is useful during tight credit conditions, distressed periods, or lender reviews. It highlights whether the business can pay near-term obligations using only cash and marketable securities.
The defensive interval estimates how many days operations could continue using quick assets alone. It is helpful for runway analysis, especially when collections slow or financing becomes harder.
Balance sheet ratios show position at a point in time. Operating cash flow adds movement. It reveals whether the business is actually generating enough cash to support current liabilities.
It models a tougher scenario by discounting receivable collections and increasing current liabilities. This helps estimate how resilient liquidity remains when timing, collections, or payables move against you.
Not always. Very high ratios may signal idle cash, slow asset use, or conservative capital allocation. Good analysis balances liquidity protection with efficient working capital management.
No. It is a decision-support tool. You should still review debt structure, seasonality, cash conversion cycle, covenant terms, profitability, and management expectations before drawing final conclusions.
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