Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)

Quick ratio

Jun 30, 2024 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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 436,700 425,000 469,300 861,500 859,000 549,200 592,100 605,300 1,290,200 1,130,300 552,000 611,000 774,300 687,700 321,300 269,500 298,000 688,300 1,085,000 539,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 450,300 445,900 754,700 1,082,700 1,154,600 1,118,000 1,088,300 1,019,600 1,258,800 1,433,800 1,470,400 1,273,600 1,171,700 1,366,900 1,379,000 1,341,200 1,255,800 763,100 230,600 291,900
Receivables US$ in thousands 5,800 5,000 7,200 8,000 6,700 5,300 3,900
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 269,300 317,600 658,400 593,700 633,800 768,900 814,300 802,800 716,500 660,700 656,700 611,700 664,600 674,200 647,300 293,400 283,000 286,700 304,200 316,800
Quick ratio 3.32 2.76 1.87 3.29 3.19 2.17 2.07 2.02 3.56 3.88 3.08 3.08 2.93 3.05 2.63 5.49 5.49 5.06 4.32 2.62

June 30, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($436,700K + $450,300K + $5,800K) ÷ $269,300K
= 3.32

The quick ratio of Lumentum Holdings Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the historical period provided. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. A quick ratio above 1 indicates that the company has enough liquid assets to cover its current liabilities.

From the data provided, we can see that the quick ratio has generally been above 1, indicating a strong ability to cover short-term obligations. The quick ratio peaked at 5.49 in September 2020 and March 2020, suggesting a significant surplus of liquid assets compared to current liabilities during those periods.

However, there are some quarters where the quick ratio dropped below 2, indicating a lower level of liquidity to cover short-term obligations. For example, in December 2023, the quick ratio was 1.87, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet its short-term liabilities without converting other assets into cash.

Overall, the trend in Lumentum's quick ratio suggests a generally healthy liquidity position, with occasional fluctuations that may require closer monitoring to ensure the company can meet its short-term financial obligations effectively.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
3.32
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ESE
0.88
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IRDM
1.24