Rush Enterprises A Inc (RUSHA)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 228,131 183,725 201,044 148,146 312,048
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands 363,434 282,986 250,427 166,189 196,508
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 1,650,120 1,673,310 1,428,670 1,003,500 1,026,790
Quick ratio 0.36 0.28 0.32 0.31 0.50

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($228,131K + $—K + $363,434K) ÷ $1,650,120K
= 0.36

The quick ratio of Rush Enterprises A Inc has shown fluctuations over the years, starting at 0.50 in December 31, 2020, decreasing to 0.31 in December 31, 2021, then slightly improving to 0.32 in December 31, 2022, but dropping again to 0.28 in December 31, 2023, before recovering to 0.36 by December 31, 2024. These values indicate the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. The decreasing trend from 2020 to 2023 suggests potential liquidity challenges, but the improvement in 2024 is a positive sign. It is essential for the company to closely monitor its liquidity position to ensure it can address its immediate financial obligations effectively.