Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 70,056 111,519 84,735 87,585 109,980
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 173,158
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 952,336 1,002,340 978,867 984,625 950,104
Cash ratio 0.07 0.28 0.09 0.09 0.12

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($70,056K + $—K) ÷ $952,336K
= 0.07

The cash ratio of Bloomin Brands Inc has fluctuated over the years based on the provided data. As of December 31, 2020, the company's cash ratio was 0.12, indicating that it had $0.12 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. This ratio decreased to 0.09 by December 31, 2021 and remained the same at 0.09 by December 31, 2022.

There was a significant improvement in the cash ratio by December 31, 2023, with a value of 0.28, suggesting that the company had increased its cash holdings relative to its current liabilities. However, the cash ratio decreased sharply to 0.07 by December 31, 2024, which may indicate a potential liquidity concern as the company had a lower level of cash reserves compared to its short-term debts.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in Bloomin Brands Inc's cash ratio highlights the importance of monitoring cash management practices and liquidity levels to ensure the company can meet its short-term financial obligations effectively.