Qualys Inc (QLYS)
Quick ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 203,665 | 173,719 | 137,328 | 74,132 | 87,559 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | 221,893 | 147,608 | 267,960 | 281,892 | 211,331 |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | 146,226 | 121,795 | 108,998 | 100,179 | 78,034 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 389,208 | 352,188 | 304,280 | 255,730 | 223,467 |
| Quick ratio | 1.47 | 1.26 | 1.69 | 1.78 | 1.69 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($203,665K
+ $221,893K
+ $146,226K)
÷ $389,208K
= 1.47
The quick ratio of Qualys Inc has exhibited some fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from 1.34 to 1.86. The quick ratio measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
A quick ratio above 1 indicates that the company has an adequate level of liquid assets to cover its short-term obligations. Qualys Inc's quick ratio has generally been above 1 in the recent years, suggesting strong liquidity levels.
The decrease in the quick ratio from 1.86 in 2020 to 1.54 in 2023 may raise some concerns, indicating a slight decline in the company's ability to meet its short-term liabilities using its quick assets. However, the quick ratio remains above 1, indicating that the company still maintains a healthy liquidity position.
Overall, Qualys Inc's quick ratio indicates that the company has a solid ability to cover its short-term obligations with its liquid assets, although monitoring future trends in this ratio may be important to ensure continued financial health.
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Dec 31, 2023