Duolingo Inc (DUOL)

Cash ratio

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
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 829,713 747,610 701,737 678,665 641,091 608,180 599,967 591,160 577,331 553,922 549,440 114,636
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 303,722 277,362 234,934 217,106 202,813 181,766 155,630 147,326 135,775 119,131 98,645 85,051
Cash ratio 2.73 2.70 2.99 3.13 3.16 3.35 3.86 4.01 4.25 4.65 5.57 1.35

March 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($829,713K + $—K) ÷ $303,722K
= 2.73

The cash ratio of Duolingo Inc has been fluctuating over the past 12 quarters, ranging from 1.35 to 5.57. The ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio indicates a stronger ability to cover these obligations.

In the most recent quarter, ending March 31, 2024, the cash ratio stood at 2.73, which indicates that the company had $2.73 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. While this ratio has been relatively stable over the past few quarters, it has shown a decreasing trend since reaching a peak of 5.57 in the third quarter of 2021.

Overall, Duolingo Inc has maintained a healthy cash position relative to its short-term liabilities, providing a cushion for unforeseen expenses or downturns in the business. However, management should continue to monitor and manage its cash levels effectively to ensure liquidity and financial stability in the future.


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Mar 31, 2024