Synnex Corporation (SNX)

Cash ratio

Nov 30, 2024 Aug 31, 2024 May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 1,059,380 853,923 1,173,650 1,030,950 1,033,780 1,250,870 539,285 522,604 350,810 521,514 510,207 993,973 4,050,360 1,656,870 1,443,750 1,412,020 1,452,270 1,112,560 296,193 225,529
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 14,935 17,222 6,690 152,656
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 17,221,200 15,990,400 14,703,100 15,254,900 16,738,800 15,532,000 15,790,600 16,428,700 15,930,900 14,659,700 15,207,000 14,233,500 4,007,390 4,270,330 3,968,310 5,630,090 5,632,150 5,229,300 4,227,150 4,607,120
Cash ratio 0.06 0.05 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.08 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.03 0.07 1.01 0.39 0.36 0.28 0.26 0.21 0.07 0.05

November 30, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($1,059,380K + $—K) ÷ $17,221,200K
= 0.06

The cash ratio of Synnex Corporation has displayed fluctuations over the past few years. The ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with cash and cash equivalents.

From November 2019 to August 2021, the cash ratio showed a positive trend, increasing from 0.05 to 1.01. This indicates that the company had a significant amount of cash on hand relative to its current liabilities during this period.

However, the ratio dropped to 0.07 in November 2021 and further declined to 0.02 in August 2022. This decline suggests that the company may have reduced its cash holdings or increased its short-term obligations during these periods.

In the subsequent quarters, the cash ratio saw slight improvements, reaching 0.08 by August 2024. While this represents a recovery from the low in August 2022, it is still lower than the peak in August 2021.

Overall, Synnex Corporation's cash ratio has exhibited variability, reflecting changes in its liquidity position and management of short-term obligations. Investors and stakeholders should monitor this ratio alongside other financial metrics to assess the company's financial health and liquidity position effectively.