ExlService Holdings Inc (EXLS)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 153,355 136,953 118,669 135,337 218,530
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 187,223 153,881 179,027 179,430 184,286
Receivables US$ in thousands 304,322 308,108 259,222 195,124 211,799
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 290,116 326,403 277,946 495,686 221,078
Quick ratio 2.22 1.83 2.00 1.03 2.78

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($153,355K + $187,223K + $304,322K) ÷ $290,116K
= 2.22

Based on the provided data, the quick ratio of ExlService Holdings Inc has fluctuated over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the quick ratio stood at a healthy 2.78, indicating that the company had more than enough quick assets to cover its current liabilities. However, by December 31, 2021, the quick ratio dropped significantly to 1.03, suggesting a potential liquidity challenge.

Subsequently, the quick ratio improved to 2.00 by December 31, 2022, indicating better liquidity position compared to the previous year. However, by December 31, 2023, the quick ratio decreased slightly to 1.83, although it still remained above 1, implying that the company could cover its short-term obligations with its quick assets.

By December 31, 2024, the quick ratio increased to 2.22, reflecting an improvement in liquidity compared to the previous year. Overall, the trend in the quick ratio of ExlService Holdings Inc shows some volatility, but the company has generally maintained a healthy level of liquidity to meet its short-term obligations.