Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)

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 260,049 276,139 275,683 399,317 401,121 618,466 676,568 667,284 675,441 689,539 501,891 346,396 366,982 245,023 190,282 178,194 192,561 148,533 116,850 146,492
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 21,789
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 290,261 281,523 354,959 350,011 314,887 303,705 263,000 311,244 340,273 341,972 333,027 238,734 218,545 190,685 167,949 125,935 128,949 124,462 120,313 170,700
Cash ratio 0.90 0.98 0.78 1.14 1.27 2.04 2.57 2.14 1.98 2.02 1.51 1.45 1.68 1.28 1.13 1.41 1.49 1.37 0.97 0.86

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($260,049K + $—K) ÷ $290,261K
= 0.90

The cash ratio of Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp has fluctuated over the years based on the provided data. The cash ratio measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. A higher cash ratio indicates a stronger liquidity position and greater ability to meet its short-term obligations.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the cash ratio steadily increased from 0.86 to 1.68, indicating an improvement in Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp's ability to cover its short-term liabilities. This upward trend suggests effective cash management and a strengthening liquidity position during this period.

However, from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, the cash ratio experienced some fluctuations, dropping to a low of 0.78 on June 30, 2024. These fluctuations may imply changes in the company's cash management policies, investments, or operating activities that impacted its liquidity position during this period.

Overall, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp has demonstrated varying levels of liquidity over the years, with some periods showing significant improvements while others experiencing fluctuations. It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor the company's cash ratio to assess its short-term liquidity and ability to meet financial obligations.