Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 62,828 114,987 102,728 140,085 105,326
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 349,624 383,965 280,514 237,906 232,646
Cash ratio 0.18 0.30 0.37 0.59 0.45

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($62,828K + $—K) ÷ $349,624K
= 0.18

The cash ratio of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp has fluctuated over the years based on the available data provided. As of December 31, 2020, the company had a cash ratio of 0.45, indicating that it had $0.45 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities.

The cash ratio improved to 0.59 by December 31, 2021, suggesting an increase in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its readily available cash. However, the ratio declined in the following years, reaching 0.37 by December 31, 2022, 0.30 by December 31, 2023, and further dropped to 0.18 by December 31, 2024.

A decreasing trend in the cash ratio could signify a potential liquidity concern as the company may have a lower proportion of cash to meet its short-term financial obligations. It is essential for Grocery Outlet Holding Corp to closely monitor and manage its liquidity position to ensure sufficient cash reserves to fulfill its near-term liabilities and operational needs.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
0.18
Kroger Company
KR
0.33
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
0.39