Sotera Health Co (SHC)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Cash US$ in thousands 296,407 244,959 262,700 647,948 395,214 163,975 139,564 121,440 106,917 114,912 156,217 108,009
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 412 422 396 660 760 647 9,373 9,227
Receivables US$ in thousands 157,734 150,662 156,386 141,679 135,940 142,067 142,611 125,762 118,482 121,803 146,954 121,354
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 230,654 200,594 200,330 600,149 791,567 140,031 142,021 143,851 161,161 133,606 148,792 138,019
Quick ratio 1.97 1.97 2.09 1.32 0.67 2.19 1.99 1.72 1.40 1.77 2.10 1.73

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($296,407K + $—K + $157,734K) ÷ $230,654K
= 1.97

The quick ratio of Sotera Health Co has been quite volatile over the past eight quarters. Starting from Q1 2022 at 2.27, the ratio increased to peak at 2.73 in Q3 2022 before declining in the subsequent quarters. In Q1 2023, the quick ratio dropped significantly to 1.44, showing a potential liquidity concern. However, there was a recovery in Q2 and Q3 of 2023, with the quick ratio improving to 2.48 and 2.36 respectively. The most recent data for Q4 2023 indicates a quick ratio of 2.18.

Overall, the quick ratio of Sotera Health Co has shown some fluctuations, with periods of strong liquidity position followed by some weaker quarters. It is important to closely monitor future changes in the quick ratio to assess the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with liquid assets.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Sotera Health Co
SHC
1.97
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
DVA
1.08
Progyny Inc
PGNY
3.54