Oceaneering International Inc (OII)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 461,566 568,745 538,114 452,016 373,655
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 0 6,369 6,416 10,179 10,179
Receivables US$ in thousands 331,326 296,554 262,960 296,214 421,360
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 732,476 568,414 501,161 437,116 600,956
Quick ratio 1.08 1.53 1.61 1.74 1.34

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($461,566K + $0K + $331,326K) ÷ $732,476K
= 1.08

The quick ratio of Oceaneering International, Inc. has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. The company's quick ratio stood at 1.50 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decline from the previous year. This ratio indicates that the company may have slightly fewer liquid assets readily available to cover its current liabilities in the short term.

Compared to the quick ratios of 1.96 in 2022 and 2.06 in 2021, the current ratio has experienced a downward trend. However, it is noteworthy that Oceaneering International, Inc. maintained a quick ratio above 1.0 in all the years, implying that the company has generally been able to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets.

The highest quick ratio recorded was 2.35 in 2020, indicating a stronger liquidity position that year. In contrast, the quick ratio was lower at 1.78 in 2019, suggesting a comparatively weaker liquidity position.

Overall, while the recent decrease in the quick ratio may raise some concerns about the company's short-term liquidity position, it is important to consider the historical trend and the benchmark of 1.0 to assess Oceaneering International, Inc.'s ability to meet its current obligations.


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Dec 31, 2023