IAC Inc. (IAC)

Cash ratio

Mar 31, 2024 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
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 1,506,990 1,297,440 1,252,210 1,326,990 1,398,840 1,417,390 1,607,380 1,796,200 1,852,600 2,118,730 3,404,910 3,476,070 3,599,240 3,366,180 3,459,210 2,445,030 2,029,070
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 136,459 148,998 173,717 115,559 202,138 239,373 16,343 30,315 59,012 19,788 26,794 21,620 2,242,700 224,979 1,633,940 957,980 69,912
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 855,461 950,490 1,023,210 1,034,190 998,547 1,079,990 1,085,250 1,313,830 1,331,540 1,381,500 748,636 642,676 776,944 750,901 780,235 704,550 663,279
Cash ratio 1.92 1.52 1.39 1.39 1.60 1.53 1.50 1.39 1.44 1.55 4.58 5.44 7.52 4.78 6.53 4.83 3.16

March 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,506,990K + $136,459K) ÷ $855,461K
= 1.92

The cash ratio measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio indicates a stronger ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on external sources of funding.

Analyzing the cash ratio of IAC Inc. over the past few quarters reveals fluctuations in its liquidity position. In the most recent quarter as of March 31, 2024, the cash ratio stood at 1.92, indicating that the company had $1.92 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. This represents an improvement from the previous quarter's ratio of 1.52, suggesting an increase in the company's liquidity.

Looking further back, the cash ratio experienced some variability, with values ranging from 1.39 to as high as 7.52 over the past few years. The significant spike in the cash ratio in the third quarter of 2021 and fourth quarter of 2021 indicates a notable increase in the company's cash reserves relative to its short-term obligations during that period.

Overall, while the cash ratio of IAC Inc. has shown some fluctuations, it generally indicates a healthy liquidity position, with the company maintaining sufficient cash to cover its short-term liabilities. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these ratios continuously to assess the company's ability to meet its financial obligations in the short term.


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Mar 31, 2024