Omnicell Inc (OMCL)
Quick ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 468,000 | 330,362 | 349,051 | 485,928 | 127,210 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | 11,867 | 11,486 | 10,665 | 10,246 | — |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | 252,025 | 299,469 | 240,894 | 190,117 | 218,362 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 367,792 | 428,446 | 876,158 | 276,423 | 236,996 |
| Quick ratio | 1.99 | 1.50 | 0.69 | 2.48 | 1.46 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($468,000K
+ $11,867K
+ $252,025K)
÷ $367,792K
= 1.99
Omnicell, Inc.'s quick ratio has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past five years. The quick ratio, which measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, stood at 2.10 as of December 31, 2023. This indicates that Omnicell has $2.10 in liquid assets available to cover each dollar of its current liabilities, reflecting a strong liquidity position.
Comparing this to previous years, the quick ratio was 1.58 in 2022, showing a moderate decrease from the current year but still above the acceptable threshold of 1. In 2021, the quick ratio was notably lower at 0.73, indicating a potential liquidity concern as the company had only $0.73 in quick assets for every dollar of current liabilities.
The quick ratio rebounded in 2020 to 2.59, signaling a significant improvement in liquidity compared to the preceding year. In 2019, the ratio was consistent with 2022 at 1.58, suggesting a stable liquidity position during that period.
Overall, Omnicell, Inc.'s quick ratio has experienced fluctuations, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring the company's liquidity position to assess its ability to meet short-term obligations effectively. The current ratio indicates a positive liquidity trend in the most recent year, but historical variations underscore the need for continued attention to liquidity management.
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Dec 31, 2023