Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 265,159 201,794 293,233 245,287 169,697
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 679,968 546,869 522,380 513,473 496,132
Quick ratio 0.39 0.37 0.56 0.48 0.34

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($265,159K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $679,968K
= 0.39

The quick ratio of Sprouts Farmers Market LLC has shown variation over the years as follows:

- In December 31, 2020, the quick ratio was 0.34, indicating that the company had $0.34 in easily liquidable assets to cover each dollar of current liabilities.
- By December 31, 2021, the quick ratio improved to 0.48, suggesting enhanced liquidity and a stronger ability to meet short-term obligations.
- Further improvement was seen by December 31, 2022, with a quick ratio of 0.56, indicating a more robust liquidity position compared to the previous year.
- However, by December 31, 2023, the quick ratio dropped to 0.37, signaling a potential decline in the company's ability to quickly cover its short-term liabilities with its liquid assets.
- By December 31, 2024, the quick ratio slightly improved to 0.39. While still below the ideal ratio of 1, this suggests a moderate ability to meet current obligations with liquid assets.

Overall, the trend in Sprouts Farmers Market LLC's quick ratio indicates some fluctuations in liquidity over the years, with a notable improvement in the midpoint but a slight decrease by the end of the period. It is important for the company to monitor and manage its liquidity position to ensure it can meet its short-term financial obligations efficiently.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
0.39
Albertsons Companies
ACI
0.16
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
0.18
Kroger Company
KR
0.33