ESAB Corp (ESAB)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 102,003 82,833 74,449 82,064 72,024 60,634 53,475 56,631
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 620,082 610,357 618,372 630,422 601,575 610,582 642,082 652,410
Cash ratio 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.13 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.09

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($102,003K + $—K) ÷ $620,082K
= 0.16

The cash ratio of ESAB Corp remained relatively stable throughout the past five quarters, ranging between 0.33 and 0.35. This indicates that the company has a sufficient amount of cash and cash equivalents to cover its short-term liabilities. A cash ratio of 0.35 means that for every $1 of current liabilities, ESAB Corp has $0.35 in cash and cash equivalents available. The consistency in the cash ratio suggests that ESAB Corp effectively manages its liquidity position and is able to meet its short-term financial obligations without relying heavily on external financing or liquidating other assets. Overall, the steady cash ratio of ESAB Corp reflects a sound financial position with a healthy level of liquidity.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
ESAB Corp
ESAB
0.16
Nordson Corporation
NDSN
0.25