Vail Resorts Inc (MTN)

Quick ratio

Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 322,827 705,429 812,163 728,859 562,975 896,089 1,295,250 1,180,940 1,107,430 1,401,170 1,407,020 1,468,380 1,243,960 1,344,700 1,301,000 462,212 390,980 482,656 126,793 136,326
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 6,268 9,115 95,615 96,259 96,801 96,668
Receivables US$ in thousands 375,752 342,920 138,269 105,546 381,067 351,597 160,400 118,491 383,425 267,111 167,088 108,988 345,408 208,132 117,012 208,540 106,664 100,225 105,325 87,301
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,113,310 1,040,680 1,228,770 1,362,850 1,130,700 986,361 1,287,940 1,342,700 1,110,850 829,872 1,155,040 1,267,820 978,401 717,062 982,452 950,230 603,465 555,394 918,378 971,500
Quick ratio 0.63 1.01 0.78 0.61 0.83 1.26 1.13 0.97 1.34 2.01 1.36 1.24 1.72 2.30 1.54 0.81 0.82 1.05 0.25 0.23

July 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($322,827K + $—K + $375,752K) ÷ $1,113,310K
= 0.63

The quick ratio of Vail Resorts Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, with values ranging from as low as 0.23 to as high as 2.01. A quick ratio below 1 indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. A ratio above 1 suggests that the company has an adequate level of liquid assets to cover its current liabilities.

Between Jul 2020 and Jul 2023, the quick ratio generally remained above 1, indicating a healthy liquidity position during those periods. However, from Oct 2023 to Jul 2024, the quick ratio dropped below 1, suggesting a potential decrease in liquidity and the ability to cover short-term obligations comfortably.

Overall, the quick ratio trend of Vail Resorts Inc shows some variability in liquidity levels, with recent data pointing towards a potential decrease in liquidity, which may warrant further investigation into the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.


Peer comparison

Jul 31, 2024