Quidel Corporation (QDEL)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022
Cash US$ in thousands 118,900 149,300 178,600 353,900 292,900 212,200 379,000
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 48,400 43,900 45,100 42,800 52,100 51,800 52,500
Receivables US$ in thousands 442,200 466,700 367,300 492,500
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 833,800 860,000 790,000 907,800 1,007,000 872,700 900,000
Quick ratio 0.73 0.77 0.75 0.44 0.83 0.30 0.48

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($118,900K + $48,400K + $442,200K) ÷ $833,800K
= 0.73

The quick ratio of Quidel Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.83. A quick ratio below 1 indicates that the company may have difficulties meeting its short-term financial obligations using its most liquid assets such as cash and accounts receivable.

In the most recent quarter of Dec 31, 2023, the quick ratio improved to 0.73 from the previous quarter of 0.44, suggesting a better ability to cover its current liabilities with liquid assets. However, the quick ratio is still below 1, indicating potential liquidity concerns.

It is important for stakeholders to monitor the trend of the quick ratio over time to assess the company's liquidity position and ability to meet its short-term obligations. Further analysis of the components of current assets and current liabilities may provide insights into the underlying reasons for the fluctuations in the quick ratio.


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Dec 31, 2023