LeMaitre Vascular Inc (LMAT)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 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
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 25,610 21,001 22,268 26,595 24,269 18,051 19,488 16,677 19,134 16,913 20,788 15,560 13,855 17,369 21,541 23,525 26,764 29,279 19,976 10,944
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 274,112 102,888 90,831 81,693 80,805 78,967 70,689 64,328 63,557 62,826 54,895 55,322 56,104 49,710 215 214 214 5,097 5,074 19,687
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 30,607 29,343 25,446 26,810 29,879 29,029 25,855 23,904 25,329 23,439 23,405 18,267 21,813 22,114 21,480 22,300 25,145 44,446 44,357 16,594
Cash ratio 9.79 4.22 4.44 4.04 3.52 3.34 3.49 3.39 3.26 3.40 3.23 3.88 3.21 3.03 1.01 1.06 1.07 0.77 0.56 1.85

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($25,610K + $274,112K) ÷ $30,607K
= 9.79

The cash ratio of LeMaitre Vascular Inc has shown a consistent improvement over the periods provided in the data. The cash ratio indicates the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its cash and cash equivalents.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the cash ratio has steadily increased from 1.85 to 9.79. This upward trend suggests that the company has been building up its cash reserves relative to its current liabilities over time.

The significant improvement in the cash ratio indicates that the company has more cash on hand to meet its short-term obligations. A higher cash ratio is generally seen as favorable as it signifies a stronger liquidity position and a reduced risk of financial distress.

Overall, the increasing trend in LeMaitre Vascular Inc's cash ratio reflects a strengthening financial position in terms of liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations from its cash resources.