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Working Capital & Liquidity Ratio Calculator

Compute working capital, the current ratio and quick ratio (acid test) from current assets, liabilities and inventory.

About this tool

Working Capital & Liquidity Ratio Calculator is a free, in-browser tool that measures a company's short-term financial health from three balance-sheet figures. Enter current assets, current liabilities and inventory and the results appear instantly, computed locally with nothing uploaded.

Working capital = current assets − current liabilities, the cushion of short-term resources over short-term obligations. The current ratio = current assets ÷ current liabilities shows how many times over you can cover what is due within a year. The quick ratio, or acid test, = (current assets − inventory) ÷ current liabilities strips out inventory — the hardest current asset to convert to cash — for a stricter view of liquidity.

Use it to gauge solvency before a loan application or supplier negotiation. As a rule of thumb a current ratio of 2 or more is strong, 1 to 2 is acceptable, and below 1 signals that current liabilities exceed current assets — a liquidity risk the health note flags for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is working capital?
Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities — the short-term liquidity a business has to fund day-to-day operations. A positive figure means assets due within a year exceed obligations due within a year.
How do the current and quick ratios differ?
The current ratio divides all current assets by current liabilities. The quick ratio (acid test) first removes inventory, since it can be slow to sell, giving a more conservative measure of whether you can meet obligations from readily liquid assets.
What is a healthy current ratio?
A common benchmark is 2 or higher for strong liquidity and at least 1 for adequate coverage; below 1 means current liabilities exceed current assets. Ideal levels vary by industry, so compare against peers as well.
Is my balance-sheet data private?
Yes. Assets, liabilities and inventory are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

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