Current Liabilities

Short-Term Borrowings

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate

How to read this metric

An increase may signal a need for working capital or tight cash flow, while a decrease suggests improved liquidity or a shift toward long-term financing.

Detailed definition

This represents the principal amount of debt obligations that are due for repayment within one fiscal year, excluding th...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive firms often carry higher short-term debt to manage seasonal working capital cycles.

Metric ID: short_term_borrowings

Short-Term Borrowings at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does short-term borrowings mean?
Debt obligations that the company must pay back within one year.