Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)

Quick 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 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
Receivables US$ in thousands 19,371 17,706 14,625 10,412 16,503 15,998 14,521
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
Quick ratio 0.30 0.24 0.30 0.34 0.42 0.40 0.23 0.25 0.31 0.32 0.28 0.29 0.32 0.34 0.27 0.28 0.36 0.37 0.40 0.43

January 31, 2025 calculation

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

The quick ratio of Academy Sports Outdoors Inc, a measure of its short-term liquidity and ability to cover immediate financial obligations, has shown fluctuations over the specified periods. As of January 31, 2022, the quick ratio was 0.43, indicating that the company had $0.43 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities. This ratio decreased to 0.40 by April 30, 2022, and further declined to 0.27 by October 31, 2022.

During the subsequent quarters, the quick ratio fluctuated, showing slight improvements and declines. For example, the quick ratio increased to 0.34 by January 28, 2023, before dropping to 0.28 by April 30, 2023. The company saw some recovery with a quick ratio of 0.32 by July 29, 2023, but it declined again to 0.23 by October 31, 2023.

In the following years, the quick ratio continued to exhibit variability. For instance, it rose to 0.42 by February 3, 2024, before falling to 0.24 by October 31, 2024. As of January 31, 2025, the quick ratio stood at 0.30, showing a modest improvement from the previous period.

Overall, the trend in Academy Sports Outdoors Inc's quick ratio reveals fluctuations in its ability to meet short-term obligations with liquid assets. Investors and stakeholders may consider monitoring this ratio closely to assess the company's liquidity position over time and its ability to weather financial challenges.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

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