Dana Inc (DAN)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 494,000 529,000 425,000 268,000 559,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 17,000 17,000 21,000
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,782,000 2,602,000 2,479,000 2,174,000 1,941,000
Quick ratio 0.28 0.20 0.18 0.13 0.30

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($494,000K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $1,782,000K
= 0.28

The quick ratio of Dana Inc has shown a declining trend over the past five years. Starting at 0.30 on December 31, 2020, the quick ratio decreased to 0.13 by December 31, 2021. However, there was a slight improvement in liquidity as the ratio increased to 0.18 by December 31, 2022, and further to 0.20 by December 31, 2023. The most recent figure, as of December 31, 2024, indicates a quick ratio of 0.28.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. While the latest ratio of 0.28 shows an improvement in liquidity compared to previous years, it is still relatively low, indicating that Dana Inc may continue to face challenges in efficiently meeting its short-term financial obligations. Further monitoring of Dana Inc's liquidity position would be advisable to assess its ability to manage liquidity effectively.