Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)

Cash ratio

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 288,929 295,996 324,568 378,145 347,920 347,920 274,827 274,827 311,336 311,336 295,536 295,536 337,145 337,145 318,167 318,167 399,857 399,857 472,395 485,998
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 960,881 1,212,010 1,091,280 1,122,080 879,858 879,858 1,172,620 1,172,620 1,019,780 1,019,780 1,049,360 1,049,360 1,038,720 1,038,720 1,191,210 1,191,210 1,119,630 1,119,630 1,188,570 1,127,110
Cash ratio 0.30 0.24 0.30 0.34 0.40 0.40 0.23 0.23 0.31 0.31 0.28 0.28 0.32 0.32 0.27 0.27 0.36 0.36 0.40 0.43

January 31, 2025 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($288,929K + $—K) ÷ $960,881K
= 0.30

The cash ratio of Academy Sports Outdoors Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed periods, ranging from 0.23 to 0.43. The cash ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its available cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio implies a stronger ability to meet short-term obligations without having to rely on external sources of financing.

From January 31, 2022, to January 31, 2024, the cash ratio fluctuated between 0.27 and 0.43, showing some variability but generally staying above the observed lower range. However, in the subsequent periods up to January 31, 2025, the cash ratio decreased to 0.30, indicating a potential decline in the company's liquidity position. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor the cash ratio for any significant shifts, as it provides insights into the company's liquidity risk and financial health.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
ASO
0.30
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
DKS
0.55
ODP Corp
ODP
0.11