Cars.com Inc (CARS)
Quick ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 39,198 | 31,715 | 39,069 | 67,719 | 13,549 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | 125,373 | 107,930 | 98,893 | 93,649 | 101,762 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 145,748 | 106,012 | 94,290 | 90,368 | 98,806 |
| Quick ratio | 1.13 | 1.32 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 1.17 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($39,198K
+ $—K
+ $125,373K)
÷ $145,748K
= 1.13
The quick ratio of Cars.com has shown some fluctuation over the past five years, ranging from a low of 1.22 in 2023 to a high of 1.97 in 2020. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. A quick ratio above 1 indicates that the company has enough liquid assets to cover its current liabilities.
In 2023, the quick ratio decreased to 1.22, which may indicate a slight weakening in the company's short-term liquidity position compared to the previous year. This could be a result of changes in the composition of assets and liabilities or adjustments in the company's operations.
Conversely, in 2020, the quick ratio was at its highest at 1.97, suggesting that Cars.com had a stronger ability to cover its short-term obligations with its liquid assets. This may have been a result of effective management of working capital or increased cash reserves.
Overall, while the quick ratio has fluctuated over the years, it generally remained above 1, indicating that Cars.com has had a healthy level of liquidity to meet its short-term debt obligations. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor the company's quick ratio to assess its liquidity position and financial health.
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Dec 31, 2023