Gogo Inc (GOGO)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 41,765 139,036 150,550 145,913 435,345
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 23,227 24,796 925
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 182,028 71,996 84,370 188,516 438,135
Quick ratio 0.23 2.25 2.08 0.78 0.99

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($41,765K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $182,028K
= 0.23

The quick ratio, also known as the acid-test ratio, measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

Analyzing Gogo Inc's quick ratio over the past five years, we can observe fluctuations in the company's short-term liquidity position.

- As of December 31, 2020, Gogo Inc had a quick ratio of 0.99, indicating that it had almost enough liquid assets to cover its current liabilities.
- By December 31, 2021, the quick ratio decreased to 0.78, suggesting a potential strain on the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations promptly.
- The quick ratio improved significantly to 2.08 by December 31, 2022, and further increased to 2.25 by December 31, 2023. These values reflect a notable improvement in Gogo Inc's liquidity position, with more than sufficient liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
- However, there was a significant decline in the quick ratio to 0.23 by December 31, 2024, raising concerns about the company's short-term liquidity management.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in Gogo Inc's quick ratio warrants further investigation into the company's management of its current assets and liabilities to ensure sustainable liquidity levels in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Gogo Inc
GOGO
0.23
Calix Inc
CALX
2.27
Cogent Communications Group Inc
CCOI
0.19