Integra LifeSciences Holdings (IART)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 246,375 276,402 456,661 513,448 470,166
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 27,192 32,694 0
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 922,126 306,980 320,906 340,021 401,013
Cash ratio 0.30 1.01 1.42 1.51 1.17

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($246,375K + $27,192K) ÷ $922,126K
= 0.30

The cash ratio for Integra LifeSciences Holdings has fluctuated over the past five years. Starting at 1.17 on December 31, 2020, it increased to 1.51 by December 31, 2021, indicating the company had $1.51 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. Subsequently, the ratio decreased to 1.42 by December 31, 2022, before dropping to 1.01 by December 31, 2023.

The most significant change occurred by December 31, 2024, when the cash ratio drastically declined to 0.30. This decrease may signal a potential liquidity concern, as the company now holds only $0.30 in cash and cash equivalents for every $1 of current liabilities. It's essential for Integra LifeSciences Holdings to closely monitor its cash position and manage its liquidity effectively to ensure it can meet its short-term obligations.