Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 515,627 412,618 355,447 545,225 316,473
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 47,896 65,538 266,169 0 19,999
Receivables US$ in thousands 134,331 133,128 161,725 170,692 107,775
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 483,013 438,691 588,477 534,694 318,238
Quick ratio 1.44 1.39 1.33 1.34 1.40

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($515,627K + $47,896K + $134,331K) ÷ $483,013K
= 1.44

The quick ratio of Heidrick & Struggles International has remained relatively stable over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

The quick ratio ranged from 1.33 to 1.44 during this period, indicating that the company generally had sufficient liquid assets to cover its current liabilities. Typically, a quick ratio above 1.0 is considered healthy as it suggests that the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on selling inventory.

Overall, the consistent quick ratio above 1.0 suggests that Heidrick & Struggles International has maintained a strong liquidity position over the years, which is crucial for financial stability and operational flexibility.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Heidrick & Struggles International
HSII
1.44
Korn Ferry
KFY
1.63