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Liquidity indicates the extent to which a company is able to meet its current liabilities on time. The key figure focuses on the ratio of available current assets, such as cash, bank and accounts receivable, to current liabilities. A company with sufficient liquid assets can pay bills without raising additional financing. Liquidity is often assessed using ratios such as current ratio and quick ratio. Low liquidity can indicate strains in cash flow.

Context in credit management

Within credit analysis, liquidity is a key indicator of default risk. A company may be profitable but still experience payment problems due to a shortage of available funds. Deteriorating liquidity may prompt a review of credit terms.

Example

When current assets exceed current liabilities, there is sufficient liquidity to meet immediate obligations.

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