Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,079,990 1,015,040 950,169 934,442 877,645 775,142 679,728 648,706 619,246 570,144 514,131 479,592 470,791 435,768 420,699 391,672 375,679 353,915 345,357 380,412
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 285,129 261,178 248,460 267,942 248,132 207,856 152,970 147,497 150,140 137,195 106,474 83,878 84,431 69,383 86,759 75,373 68,664 63,027 52,084 66,058
Current ratio 3.79 3.89 3.82 3.49 3.54 3.73 4.44 4.40 4.12 4.16 4.83 5.72 5.58 6.28 4.85 5.20 5.47 5.62 6.63 5.76

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,079,990K ÷ $285,129K
= 3.79

The current ratio of Axcelis Technologies Inc has been consistently strong over the past eight quarters, ranging from 3.49 to 4.44. This indicates that the company has a robust ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. A current ratio above 2 is generally considered healthy, and Axcelis Technologies Inc has consistently exceeded this benchmark.

The company's current ratio peaked in Q2 2022 at 4.44, showing a significant liquidity buffer to cover its current liabilities. Although there was a slight decline in subsequent quarters, the current ratio remained well above industry averages.

Overall, the trend in Axcelis Technologies Inc's current ratio suggests a strong financial position with ample liquidity to meet its short-term obligations and fund its operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Axcelis Technologies Inc
ACLS
3.79
Azenta Inc
AZTA
4.07
Lam Research Corp
LRCX
2.97
Veeco Instruments Inc
VECO
3.24