Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc (SNCY)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 83,219 46,279 92,086 309,338
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 104,053 141,127 178,936 6,283
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 422,290 418,582 377,128 281,651
Cash ratio 0.44 0.45 0.72 1.12

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($83,219K + $104,053K) ÷ $422,290K
= 0.44

The cash ratio of Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc has shown a decreasing trend over the years, declining from 1.12 in December 31, 2021 to 0.44 in December 31, 2024. A cash ratio above 1 indicates that the company has sufficient cash and cash equivalents to cover its current liabilities. However, the decreasing trend in the cash ratio suggests a potential liquidity challenge, as the company may have less liquid assets available to cover its short-term obligations in recent years. It is important for the company to closely monitor its liquidity position and consider strategies to improve its cash reserves to ensure financial stability and meet its short-term obligations effectively.