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', RUSHB's cash ratio was 0.15, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. Industry average for Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations in '2021' stood at 0.54.
• In '2022', RUSHB's cash ratio was 0.14, 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 Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations in '2022' stood at 0.31. Industry average declined by 0.23 from previous year.
• In '2023', RUSHB's cash ratio was 0.11, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations in '2023' stood at 0.23. Industry average declined by 0.08 from previous year.
• In '2024', RUSHB's cash ratio was 0.14, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations in '2024' stood at 0.30. Industry average increased by 0.07 compared to previous year.
Overall, RUSHB'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.