Macy’s Inc (M)
Quick ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 1,306,000 | 1,034,000 | 1,034,000 | 862,000 | 862,000 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | — | 293,000 | — | — | 300,000 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 4,524,000 | 4,430,000 | 4,430,000 | 4,861,000 | 4,861,000 |
| Quick ratio | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,306,000K
+ $—K
+ $—K)
÷ $4,524,000K
= 0.29
The quick ratio of Macy’s Inc, which measures the company's ability to meet its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, has shown some fluctuations over the past few years.
As of January 28, 2023, the quick ratio was 0.24, indicating that Macy's had $0.24 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities. This ratio decreased to 0.18 by January 31, 2023, suggesting a potential liquidity strain.
However, there was a slight improvement by January 31, 2024, with the quick ratio increasing to 0.23, although still below the optimal level of 1. This improvement continued into February 3, 2024, where the quick ratio further rose to 0.30, signaling a better ability to cover short-term obligations.
By January 31, 2025, the quick ratio stood at 0.29, showing a stable liquidity position compared to the previous year. Overall, Macy’s Inc has experienced some variability in its quick ratio over the years, indicating fluctuations in its ability to meet short-term obligations with liquid assets.
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Jan 31, 2025