Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock (NXT)

Liquidity ratios

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023
Current ratio 1.98 1.87 1.73 1.65 1.72 1.58
Quick ratio 1.12 0.97 1.06 0.85 1.08 0.64
Cash ratio 0.53 0.48 0.61 0.53 0.31 0.17

Based on the provided data for Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock, the liquidity ratios have shown fluctuations over the past three quarters.

1. Current Ratio:
The current ratio reflects the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. Nextracker Inc.'s current ratio has been consistently above 1, indicating that the company has more than enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. The trend has been positive, with an increase from 1.58 in September 2023 to 1.98 in March 2024, suggesting improved liquidity.

2. Quick Ratio:
The quick ratio provides a more stringent assessment of liquidity by excluding inventory from current assets. Nextracker Inc.'s quick ratio has also depicted an improvement over the quarters, showing a rise from 0.64 in September 2023 to 1.12 in March 2024. This indicates that the company has an increasing ability to meet its short-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.

3. Cash Ratio:
The cash ratio focuses solely on the most liquid assets, cash and cash equivalents, to cover current liabilities. Nextracker Inc.'s cash ratio has exhibited fluctuations, but overall, it has been above 0.5 in the past three quarters. The company's cash ratio increased from 0.17 in September 2023 to 0.53 in March 2024, implying an enhanced capacity to pay off current obligations using cash reserves.

In summary, Nextracker Inc.'s liquidity ratios have generally improved over the quarters, with the company showing a stronger ability to meet its short-term obligations and manage liquidity efficiently.


Additional liquidity measure

Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023
Cash conversion cycle days 21.36 21.85 14.83

The cash conversion cycle for Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock has exhibited some fluctuation over the past three quarters. As of March 31, 2024, the cash conversion cycle stood at 21.36 days, slightly lower than the 21.85 days recorded on December 31, 2023. However, this figure was notably higher compared to the 14.83 days reported on September 30, 2023.

The cash conversion cycle is a critical metric that reflects the efficiency of a company's operations in terms of converting its investments in inventory and other inputs into cash inflows from sales. A longer cash conversion cycle typically indicates that the company takes more time to convert its investments into cash, which may lead to liquidity challenges and increased working capital requirements.

Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock should focus on managing its inventory levels, accounts receivable collection, and accounts payable payment schedules to optimize its cash conversion cycle and enhance its overall liquidity position. Monitoring and improving this metric will be crucial for the company's financial health and operational efficiency.