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
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
0.18
Kroger Company
KR
0.33