Onto Innovation Inc (ONTO)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 212,945 233,508 175,872 169,602 136,720
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 639,383 464,303 371,912 341,741 237,002
Receivables US$ in thousands 308,142 226,556 241,395 149,251
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 170,089 147,726 160,558 154,526 120,091
Quick ratio 6.82 6.26 4.92 3.31 4.35

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($212,945K + $639,383K + $308,142K) ÷ $170,089K
= 6.82

The quick ratio of Onto Innovation Inc has shown a favorable trend over the past five years, indicating a strong ability to meet its short-term obligations with liquid assets. As of December 31, 2020, the quick ratio stood at 4.35, reflecting a robust liquidity position. This ratio decreased slightly to 3.31 by December 31, 2021, suggesting a potential decrease in the company's ability to cover its current liabilities with its most liquid assets.

However, Onto Innovation Inc improved its quick ratio significantly in the following years, reaching 4.92 by December 31, 2022, 6.26 by December 31, 2023, and further rising to 6.82 by December 31, 2024. These increasing values indicate a strengthened liquidity position, with the company holding more than enough liquid assets to cover its short-term obligations, which bodes well for its financial health and ability to weather unexpected financial challenges. Overall, the trend in Onto Innovation Inc's quick ratio suggests a positive liquidity position over the specified period.


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Dec 31, 2024