Current Ratio

Definition

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities using its short-term assets. Formula: Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities. The ideal ratio is 2:1.

Example

"Current Assets = ₹4 Lakhs, Current Liabilities = ₹2 Lakhs → Current Ratio = 2:1, indicating the company can cover every ₹1 of current liability with ₹2 of current assets."

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