The first liquidity ratio we examined in digesting Axel Tracy's book, "Ratio Analysis Fundamentals: How 17 Financial Ratios Can Allow You to Analyse Any Business on the Planet," was the current ratio.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's liquidity, although it is mostly used when a company is believed to be illiquid. It is a ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its current ...

How well can current assets cover current liabilities? Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Amy is an ACA and the ...