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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)

$24.99

Current Ratio
since 2005

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Calculation

Alphabet Inc., 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 experienced significant fluctuation between 2005 and 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a decreasing trend, followed by a period of relative stability, and then a more pronounced decline in later years.

Initial Period (2005-2007)
From 2005 to 2007, the current ratio decreased from 12.08 to 8.49. This indicates a diminishing ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets during this period, although the ratio remained comparatively high.
Fluctuation and Stabilization (2008-2011)
The years 2008 through 2011 exhibited more volatility. The ratio increased slightly in 2008 and 2009, reaching 10.62, before declining again to 5.92 in 2011. This suggests potential shifts in working capital management or short-term financing strategies.
Subsequent Decline (2012-2015)
Between 2012 and 2015, the current ratio continued to decrease, moving from 4.22 to 4.67, and then to 4.67. This suggests a consistent trend of increasing reliance on short-term financing or a reduction in liquid assets relative to immediate obligations.
Accelerated Decrease (2016-2025)
From 2016 onwards, a more rapid decline in the current ratio is observed. The ratio decreased from 6.29 in 2016 to 1.84 in 2025. This represents a substantial reduction in the company’s capacity to meet its short-term liabilities with its current assets. The ratio bottomed out at 1.84 in 2025, indicating a potentially concerning level of liquidity.

The observed trend suggests a strategic shift in the management of working capital, potentially involving increased investment in long-term assets or a deliberate strategy to operate with lower levels of current assets. However, the continued decline in the current ratio warrants further investigation to assess potential risks associated with short-term liquidity.


Comparison to Competitors

Alphabet Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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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 (Media & Entertainment)


Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)