ANSYS Inc (ANSS)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 1,446,740 860,201 614,391 667,667 912,672
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 50,774 189 183 361 479
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,030,600 886,630 789,250 717,223 569,192
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 941,184 889,294 794,836 778,492 728,825
Quick ratio 2.69 1.96 1.77 1.78 2.03

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,446,740K + $50,774K + $1,030,600K) ÷ $941,184K
= 2.69

The quick ratio of ANSYS Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024. Starting at 2.03 in 2020, the quick ratio decreased to 1.78 by the end of 2021, and further declined slightly to 1.77 by the end of 2022. However, there was a notable improvement in 2023 when the quick ratio increased to 1.96. The most significant change occurred in 2024, with the quick ratio surging to 2.69, indicating a substantial increase in liquidity. Overall, the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations improved significantly in 2024 compared to the previous years, as reflected by the higher quick ratio.