Eversource Energy (ES)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 53,900 374,600 66,800 264,950 15,400
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 3,300 20,000 40,200 40,900 45,700
Receivables US$ in thousands 1,431,530 1,517,140 1,226,070 1,195,920 989,383
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 6,341,400 6,799,280 5,847,040 4,915,010 3,605,560
Quick ratio 0.23 0.28 0.23 0.31 0.29

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($53,900K + $3,300K + $1,431,530K) ÷ $6,341,400K
= 0.23

The quick ratio of Eversource Energy has displayed some fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from 0.51 to 0.60. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

In 2023, the quick ratio of 0.59 indicates that Eversource Energy had $0.59 in liquid assets available to cover each $1 of its current liabilities. This suggests a slight improvement compared to the previous year, when the quick ratio was 0.57.

Although the quick ratio has varied, it generally remained above 0.50, indicating that Eversource Energy typically had enough liquid assets to meet its short-term financial obligations during the period under review. However, it is important to consider this ratio in conjunction with other liquidity and financial health metrics to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the company's overall financial strength and stability.


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Dec 31, 2023