Gogo Inc (GOGO)

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 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 139,036 86,157 97,200 163,266 150,550 152,161 163,993 152,829 145,913 133,233 109,174 455,152 435,345 117,483 156,286 214,229 170,016 217,662 181,867 188,690
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 0 24,655 0 24,728 24,796 25,363 16,087 0 170,016 217,662 181,867 188,690
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 71,996 62,501 62,411 73,394 84,370 77,944 91,673 188,298 188,516 220,395 188,122 109,215 438,135 455,889 291,611 271,423 252,642 283,727 270,098 271,256
Cash ratio 1.93 1.77 1.56 2.56 2.08 2.28 1.96 0.81 0.77 0.60 0.58 4.17 0.99 0.26 0.54 0.79 1.35 1.53 1.35 1.39

December 31, 2023 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($139,036K + $0K) ÷ $71,996K
= 1.93

The cash ratio of Gogo Inc has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters, ranging from a low of 0.92 in Q1 2022 to a high of 3.19 in Q1 2023. The cash ratio represents the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. A higher ratio indicates a stronger ability to cover these obligations.

In general, Gogo Inc has maintained a healthy cash ratio above 1, indicating that it has sufficient cash to cover its short-term liabilities. The company's cash ratio peaked in Q1 2023 at 3.19, reflecting a significant increase in its ability to meet short-term obligations with cash on hand. This can be seen as a positive signal for investors and creditors, as it suggests improved liquidity and financial stability.

However, the fluctuations in the cash ratio over the quarters may indicate variability in the company's cash management practices or changes in its operating cash flows. It is important for Gogo Inc to monitor and manage its cash position effectively to ensure it can meet its short-term financial obligations in a sustainable manner.

Overall, the trend of Gogo Inc's cash ratio demonstrates variations in its liquidity position over the quarters, with a general pattern of maintaining sufficient cash reserves to cover short-term liabilities.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Cash ratio
Gogo Inc
GOGO
1.93
Calix Inc
CALX
1.17
Cogent Communications Group Inc
CCOI
0.20