Molina Healthcare Inc (MOH)

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 4,662,000 4,732,000 4,354,000 4,513,000 4,848,000 5,565,000 4,910,000 4,554,000 4,006,000 4,242,000 4,312,000 4,804,000 4,438,000 4,357,000 4,608,000 4,431,000 4,154,000 3,196,000 3,303,000 2,365,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 4,325,000 4,482,000 4,347,000 4,424,000 4,259,000 4,111,000 3,886,000 3,810,000 3,499,000 3,639,000 3,567,000 2,988,000 3,202,000 2,900,000 2,241,000 1,938,000 1,875,000 1,769,000 1,906,000 2,010,000
Receivables US$ in thousands 3,299,000 3,259,000 3,231,000 3,350,000 3,104,000 2,460,000 2,385,000 2,536,000 2,302,000 2,220,000 2,240,000 2,156,000 2,177,000 1,912,000 1,857,000 1,776,000 1,672,000 1,775,000 1,580,000 1,603,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 7,896,000 8,337,000 7,836,000 8,514,000 8,168,000 8,492,000 7,537,000 7,614,000 6,855,000 7,242,000 7,225,000 7,041,000 7,047,000 6,070,000 5,707,000 5,323,000 4,965,000 3,556,000 3,755,000 3,570,000
Quick ratio 1.56 1.50 1.52 1.44 1.49 1.43 1.48 1.43 1.43 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.39 1.51 1.53 1.53 1.55 1.90 1.81 1.67

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($4,662,000K + $4,325,000K + $3,299,000K) ÷ $7,896,000K
= 1.56

The quick ratio of Molina Healthcare Inc has shown some fluctuations over the analyzed periods. The ratio was relatively stable around 1.5 to 1.8 throughout the most recent quarters, indicating that the company has a sufficient level of liquid assets to cover its short-term obligations. This suggests that Molina Healthcare Inc has a strong ability to meet its immediate financial obligations without relying heavily on inventory.

The ratio peaked at 1.90 in September 2020, showing a high level of liquid assets relative to current liabilities at that time. However, it decreased to 1.39 by September 2022, before gradually increasing again to 1.56 by December 2024.

Overall, the trend in the quick ratio suggests that Molina Healthcare Inc has maintained a prudent level of liquidity to support its ongoing operations and meet its short-term financial commitments. It is important for the company to continue monitoring and managing its liquidity position effectively to ensure financial stability and flexibility in the future.