ProPetro Holding Corp (PUMP)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 33,354 78,862 111,918 68,772 149,036
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 7,745 10,283 0
Receivables US$ in thousands 237,012 215,925 128,148 84,244 212,183
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 271,149 284,180 173,785 104,163 232,966
Quick ratio 1.03 1.07 1.38 1.47 1.55

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($33,354K + $7,745K + $237,012K) ÷ $271,149K
= 1.03

The quick ratio of ProPetro Holding Corp has exhibited a declining trend over the past five years. Starting at 1.55 in 2019, the quick ratio decreased to 1.47 in 2020, further dropping to 1.38 in 2021, then to 1.07 in 2022, and finally to 1.03 in 2023.

The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A quick ratio of 1 or higher is generally considered healthy, as it indicates that the company can cover its current liabilities with its quick assets. However, a declining trend in the quick ratio may raise concerns about the company's liquidity position and its ability to meet its short-term obligations.

Further analysis is required to determine the factors contributing to the declining quick ratio trend and whether it is indicative of potential liquidity challenges for ProPetro Holding Corp.


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Dec 31, 2023