cash ratio definition

cash ratio

Comparison of cash plus cash equivalents to current liabilities. Also called liquidity ratio, it is a refinement of quick ratio and indicates the extent to which the readily available funds can pay off the current liabilities. Formula: (Cash + cash equivalents) ÷ Current liabilities.

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