MYR Group Inc (MYRG)

Quick ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 24,899 30,471 22,850 47,039 51,040 35,767 22,057 18,732 82,092 73,006 68,322 73,069 22,668 18,946 9,991 33,997 12,397 9,145 4,355 1,338
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 3,786 4,580 3,040 3,040 4,972
Receivables US$ in thousands 541,932 562,978 495,302 434,186 493,704 455,913 428,902 403,138 398,627 381,605 413,618 384,866 404,869 410,849 350,643 360,255 402,966 534,823 432,825 437,820
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 747,202 740,651 684,560 624,845 666,960 585,014 565,406 498,264 498,599 455,701 469,879 447,824 443,400 459,554 403,534 378,244 396,814 393,521 304,100 293,560
Quick ratio 0.76 0.80 0.76 0.77 0.82 0.84 0.80 0.85 0.96 1.01 1.04 1.03 0.97 0.95 0.89 1.04 1.05 1.38 1.44 1.50

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($24,899K + $—K + $541,932K) ÷ $747,202K
= 0.76

The quick ratio of MYR Group Inc has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, ranging from 1.33 to 1.44. This indicates that the company has a healthy ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, such as cash and accounts receivable, without relying on inventory.

The quick ratio exceeding 1 suggests that MYR Group Inc has an adequate level of liquid assets to cover its current liabilities, which enhances its short-term financial health and liquidity position. This consistency in the quick ratio reflects a sound financial management strategy, as the company is able to quickly convert its assets into cash to meet its short-term financial obligations.

Overall, the trend in MYR Group Inc's quick ratio portrays a stable and healthy liquidity position, indicating the company's ability to manage its short-term financial commitments effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
MYR Group Inc
MYRG
0.76
Dycom Industries Inc
DY
2.76
MasTec Inc
MTZ
0.67