Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH)

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
Cash US$ in thousands 274,384 204,906 274,797 239,428 494,145 330,129 292,510 266,569 364,531 123,692 84,097 100,140 227,227
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 14,008 11,440 14,188 14,480 0
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 991,503 1,161,380 890,876 710,288 531,584 555,512 875,672 915,992 968,448 975,000 875,000 770,000 760,000
Quick ratio 0.28 0.18 0.31 0.34 0.93 0.59 0.33 0.29 0.39 0.14 0.11 0.15 0.30

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($274,384K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $991,503K
= 0.28

The quick ratio of Dream Finders Homes Inc, a measure of its short-term liquidity and ability to meet immediate obligations, has shown fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2024.

The quick ratio started at a relatively low level of 0.30 as of December 31, 2021, indicating that the company had $0.30 of liquid assets available to cover each $1 of current liabilities. However, the quick ratio decreased significantly to 0.15 as of March 31, 2022, suggesting a potential strain on the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations promptly.

The trend continued with a further decrease to 0.11 as of June 30, 2022, reaching a concerning level. However, there was a slight improvement in the quick ratio to 0.14 as of September 30, 2022. The ratio experienced a significant recovery to 0.39 as of December 31, 2022, indicating a better financial position in terms of short-term liquidity.

Subsequently, the quick ratio continued to fluctuate over the next few quarters, with values of 0.29, 0.33, and 0.59 as of March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023, respectively. These variations suggest that the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities improved during this period.

As of December 31, 2023, the quick ratio increased substantially to 0.93, indicating a strong liquidity position and the ability to meet short-term obligations comfortably. However, the quick ratio dropped to 0.34 as of March 31, 2024, and further declined to 0.31 as of June 30, 2024, signaling a potential decrease in short-term liquidity.

The quick ratio continued to fluctuate in the following quarters, with values of 0.18 and 0.28 as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2024, respectively. These fluctuations indicate that the company's short-term liquidity position remained volatile during the analyzed period.

Overall, the quick ratio of Dream Finders Homes Inc exhibited fluctuations, ranging from relatively low levels of liquidity to periods of improved liquidity, reflecting the company's changing ability to cover its short-term obligations with readily available liquid assets. Additional analysis integrating other financial metrics and contextual factors would provide a more holistic understanding of the company's financial health and liquidity management.