RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)

Quick ratio

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Cash US$ in thousands 36,800 63,500 65,400 182,862 151,086
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 0 90,249
Receivables US$ in thousands 307,600 262,100 239,600 247,487 110,472
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 315,300 294,300 309,300 313,460 88,238
Quick ratio 1.09 1.11 0.99 1.37 3.99

March 31, 2025 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($36,800K + $—K + $307,600K) ÷ $315,300K
= 1.09

The quick ratio of RBC Bearings Incorporated has shown fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at a high of 3.99 on March 31, 2021, the ratio decreased significantly to 1.37 on March 31, 2022, indicating a decline in the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

Subsequently, the quick ratio continued to decrease to 0.99 on March 31, 2023, suggesting a potential liquidity challenge. However, there was a slight improvement in the ratio to 1.11 on March 31, 2024, indicating a better ability to cover short-term liabilities with quick assets. In the latest period ending March 31, 2025, the quick ratio remained relatively stable at 1.09.

Overall, RBC Bearings Incorporated's quick ratio has shown a mixed trend over the five-year period, highlighting the importance of monitoring liquidity levels to ensure the company's financial stability.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
RBC Bearings Incorporated
RBC
1.09
Timken Company
TKR
0.45