Quidel Corporation (QDEL)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022
Total current assets US$ in thousands 1,310,500 1,371,300 1,308,100 1,498,900 1,575,100 1,445,200 1,559,100
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 833,800 860,000 790,000 907,800 1,007,000 872,700 900,000
Current ratio 1.57 1.59 1.66 1.65 1.56 1.66 1.73

December 31, 2023 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $1,310,500K ÷ $833,800K
= 1.57

The current ratio of Quidel Corporation has exhibited some fluctuation over the past seven quarters. The ratio has ranged from a low of 1.56 in December 2022 to a high of 1.73 in June 2022. Overall, the current ratio has generally remained above 1.5, indicating that the company has a healthy level of current assets relative to its current liabilities.

The slight variation in the current ratio over the quarters may suggest some fluctuations in the company's liquidity position, with potential impacts on its ability to meet its short-term obligations. It is important to continue monitoring this ratio in conjunction with other liquidity and financial performance metrics to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Quidel Corporation's financial health.


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Dec 31, 2023