CTS Corporation (CTS)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 94,334 163,876 156,910 141,465 91,773
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 1,121 1,561
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 97,553 97,039 112,532 114,066 104,932
Quick ratio 0.97 1.70 1.41 1.24 0.87

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($94,334K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $97,553K
= 0.97

The quick ratio of CTS Corporation has shown variability over the past five years. Starting at 0.87 in December 31, 2020, the ratio improved to 1.24 by December 31, 2021, indicating a better ability to cover its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. Subsequently, the quick ratio continued to strengthen, reaching 1.41 by December 31, 2022, and further improving to 1.70 by December 31, 2023, suggesting a more solid liquidity position.

However, there was a slight decline in the quick ratio to 0.97 by December 31, 2024, which could be a cause for further analysis to determine the reasons for this decrease and whether it represents a potential liquidity concern. Overall, CTS Corporation has generally maintained a healthy quick ratio above 1 in recent years, indicating a satisfactory ability to meet its short-term obligations using its liquid assets.