Clearway Energy Inc Class C (CWEN)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 332,000 292,000 226,000 478,000 535,000 566,000 547,000 576,000 657,000 793,000 955,000 140,000 179,000 189,000 138,000 144,000 268,000 359,000 175,000 110,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands 150,000 153,000 200,000 224,000 153,000 144,000 203,000 204,000 159,000 143,000 156,000 161,000 100,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 718,000 661,000 701,000 874,000 906,000 844,000 606,000 638,000 617,000 808,000 749,000 1,527,000 1,631,000 816,000 754,000 748,000 634,000 602,000 555,000 1,714,000
Quick ratio 0.46 0.44 0.32 0.55 0.59 0.67 0.90 1.14 1.31 1.23 1.57 0.19 0.20 0.48 0.45 0.41 0.65 0.86 0.61 0.12

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($332,000K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $718,000K
= 0.46

The quick ratio of Clearway Energy Inc Class C has shown fluctuations over the analyzed periods. It was relatively low in the initial periods, reflecting potentially weaker liquidity and a higher dependence on inventory or other current assets that may take longer to convert to cash.

However, over time, the quick ratio improved significantly from March 31, 2022, reaching a peak of 1.57 on June 30, 2022, indicating a stronger ability to meet short-term obligations using only its most liquid assets. This improvement suggests enhanced liquidity and a more conservative approach to managing current liabilities.

Despite some fluctuations in the later periods, the quick ratio generally remained above 1, indicating that Clearway Energy Inc Class C had an adequate level of liquid assets to cover its current liabilities. A quick ratio above 1 typically indicates a strong financial position and the ability to meet short-term obligations without having to rely heavily on selling inventory or other less liquid assets.

Overall, the trend in Clearway Energy Inc Class C's quick ratio shows a positive shift towards improved liquidity management and a stronger financial position, which may enhance the company's ability to weather potential short-term financial challenges.