One Gas Inc (OGS)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 57,995 39,387 9,681 8,852 7,993
Short-term investments US$ in thousands -20,552
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,458,280 1,477,220 1,189,420 980,493 797,079
Cash ratio 0.04 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($57,995K + $—K) ÷ $1,458,280K
= 0.04

The cash ratio of One Gas Inc has remained constant at 0.01 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2023. However, there was a significant increase to 0.04 on December 31, 2024. The cash ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents. A cash ratio of 0.01 indicates that for every dollar of current liabilities, One Gas Inc only holds 1 cent in cash and cash equivalents, reflecting a relatively lower liquidity position. The notable increase in the cash ratio to 0.04 on December 31, 2024, suggests an improvement in the company's liquidity position, indicating a higher capacity to meet its short-term obligations with available cash.