SPS Commerce Inc (SPSC)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 241,017 219,081 162,893 207,552 149,692
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 0 56,359 51,412 49,758 37,786
Receivables US$ in thousands 52,035 46,840 39,435 34,562 33,578
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 146,684 130,669 110,642 102,872 80,132
Quick ratio 2.00 2.47 2.29 2.84 2.76

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($241,017K + $0K + $52,035K) ÷ $146,684K
= 2.00

The quick ratio of SPS Commerce Inc has shown a consistently healthy trend over the five years analyzed, ranging from 2.00 to 2.84. This indicates that the company possesses more than sufficient liquid assets to cover its current liabilities in the short term. Specifically, the quick ratio has remained above 2, depicting a strong ability to meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory liquidation. In 2021, the quick ratio peaked at 2.84, signaling a high level of liquidity. However, there was a slight decline in 2022 to 2.29, although it still remained above 2. This was followed by an increase to 2.47 in 2023, indicating a recovery in liquidity. In 2024, there was a decrease to 2.00, which might warrant closer monitoring to ensure continued ability to meet short-term obligations comfortably. Overall, the consistent quick ratio above 2 reflects a robust liquidity position for SPS Commerce Inc.