Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Verizon Communications Inc., liquidity ratios
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 1.38 | 0.84 | |
| Quick ratio | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 1.16 | 0.62 | |
| Cash ratio | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.56 | 0.06 |
Based on: 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).
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Verizon Communications Inc. current ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Verizon Communications Inc. quick ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Verizon Communications Inc. cash ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Current Ratio
Verizon Communications Inc., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Current assets | 36,814) | 37,857) | 36,728) | 54,594) | 37,473) | |
| Current liabilities | 53,223) | 50,171) | 47,160) | 39,660) | 44,868) | |
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Current ratio1 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 1.38 | 0.84 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| AT&T Inc. | 0.71 | 0.59 | 0.70 | 0.82 | 0.79 | |
| T-Mobile US Inc. | 0.91 | 0.77 | 0.89 | 1.10 | 0.74 | |
| Current Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Telecommunication Services | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 1.05 | 0.80 | |
| Current Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Communication Services | 1.30 | 1.28 | 1.41 | 1.74 | 1.49 | |
Based on: 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).
1 2023 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 36,814 ÷ 53,223 = 0.69
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Verizon Communications Inc. current ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Quick Ratio
Verizon Communications Inc., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,065) | 2,605) | 2,921) | 22,171) | 2,594) | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 25,085) | 24,506) | 23,846) | 23,917) | 25,429) | |
| Total quick assets | 27,150) | 27,111) | 26,767) | 46,088) | 28,023) | |
| Current liabilities | 53,223) | 50,171) | 47,160) | 39,660) | 44,868) | |
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Quick ratio1 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 1.16 | 0.62 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| AT&T Inc. | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.50 | |
| T-Mobile US Inc. | 0.68 | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.84 | 0.48 | |
| Quick Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Telecommunication Services | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.52 | 0.76 | 0.54 | |
| Quick Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Communication Services | 1.11 | 1.08 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 1.26 | |
Based on: 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).
1 2023 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 27,150 ÷ 53,223 = 0.51
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Verizon Communications Inc. quick ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Cash Ratio
Verizon Communications Inc., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,065) | 2,605) | 2,921) | 22,171) | 2,594) | |
| Total cash assets | 2,065) | 2,605) | 2,921) | 22,171) | 2,594) | |
| Current liabilities | 53,223) | 50,171) | 47,160) | 39,660) | 44,868) | |
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Cash ratio1 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.56 | 0.06 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| AT&T Inc. | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.18 | |
| T-Mobile US Inc. | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.48 | 0.12 | |
| Cash Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Telecommunication Services | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.13 | |
| Cash Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Communication Services | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.80 | 1.07 | 0.81 | |
Based on: 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).
1 2023 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 2,065 ÷ 53,223 = 0.04
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Verizon Communications Inc. cash ratio deteriorated from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |