Netflix(Nflx) Financials: Cash Ratio Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Liquidity Trend (Last 5 Years)

Liquidity - cash ratio

This chart shows the historical trend of cash ratio for NFLX compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Cash Ratio

Definition: The cash ratio measures a company's ability to pay off all of its current liabilities immediately using only its most liquid assets: cash and cash equivalents. Unlike the current ratio and quick ratio, it excludes accounts receivable and inventory, making it the most conservative measure of liquidity.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', NFLX's cash ratio was 0.71, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. Industry average for Consumer Electronics/Video Chains in '2021' stood at 0.29.
• In '2022', NFLX's cash ratio was 0.65, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Consumer Electronics/Video Chains in '2022' stood at 0.28. Industry average declined by 0.01 from previous year.
• In '2023', NFLX's cash ratio was 0.80, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Consumer Electronics/Video Chains in '2023' stood at 0.28. Industry average declined by 0.01 from previous year.
• In '2024', NFLX's cash ratio was 0.73, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Consumer Electronics/Video Chains in '2024' stood at 0.27. Industry average declined by 0.01 from previous year.
Overall, NFLX's cash ratio has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Cash Ratio = (Cash + Cash Equivalents) / Current Liabilities

Good Range: Generally, a cash ratio between 0.2 and 0.5 is considered healthy for most industries.