LeMaitre Vascular Inc (LMAT)

Quick 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 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
Receivables US$ in thousands
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
Quick 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

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

The quick ratio of LeMaitre Vascular Inc has shown fluctuations over the period indicated in the data provided. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets. A quick ratio above 1 indicates that the company has enough liquid assets to cover its current liabilities.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the quick ratio of LeMaitre Vascular Inc varied significantly, starting at 1.85 and fluctuating between 0.56 and 4.44. Notably, the quick ratio improved significantly from September 30, 2021, onwards and remained above 3 from that point until December 31, 2024. This indicates a strong ability to meet short-term obligations with liquid assets during this period.

The company's quick ratio exceeding 1 from the last few quarters of 2021 indicates a healthy liquidity position, with more current assets available to cover its current liabilities. The increasing trend from September 30, 2021, suggests improved financial health and a stronger ability to manage short-term debts. The sharp increase observed from March 31, 2024, reaching a peak of 9.79 on December 31, 2024, is particularly noteworthy and reflects a significant increase in the proportion of highly liquid assets relative to current liabilities, signaling a robust financial position during that period.

Overall, based on the quick ratio trend, LeMaitre Vascular Inc improved its liquidity position significantly over the period analyzed, demonstrating a strengthened ability to meet short-term obligations with liquid assets.