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Cash Ratio

The Cash Ratio is even more stringent than the Current Ratio and Quick Ratio in examining the liquidity of a company.  The Cash Ratio examines a company's very short term ability to pay debts as they come due.  This ratio is a measure of a company's ability to meet its current obligations to creditors.  The formula is:

(Cash + Short Term Marketable Securities) /  Current Liabilities

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