Which of the following is classified as a liquidity ratio?

• Liquidity ratios measure a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations using short-term assets. • Net Working Capital (NWC) is a liquidity measure calculated as: NWC=Current Assets−Current Liabilities It indicates whether the firm has enough current assets to cover its short-term debts. • Other ratios in the options: o Equity ratio → Solvency ratio (long-term financial stability). o Proprietary ratio → Solvency ratio (shareholders’ funds vs. total assets). o Capital gearing ratio → Leverage ratio (proportion of debt vs. equity). o Debt-Equity ratio → Solvency/leverage ratio.