Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc (SSD)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 239,371 339,427 354,851 369,122 429,822 571,006 407,982 252,541 300,742 309,262 246,134 984,372 301,155 294,180 305,796 257,428 274,639 311,465 315,448 301,741
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 300,742 301,155 2,466 2,475
Receivables US$ in thousands 284,392 360,350 377,584 343,414 283,975 351,164 387,917 339,674 269,124 334,449 375,130 320,428 231,021 236,535 249,931 227,201 165,128 226,447 233,867 168,736
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 366,348 377,951 360,325 352,441 361,257 427,569 396,948 330,666 348,563 346,166 361,396 306,849 244,602 245,477 232,454 224,814 194,061 191,161 193,414 162,851
Quick ratio 1.43 1.85 2.03 2.02 1.98 2.16 2.01 1.79 2.50 1.86 1.72 4.25 3.41 2.16 2.39 2.16 2.28 2.83 2.84 2.89

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($239,371K + $—K + $284,392K) ÷ $366,348K
= 1.43

The quick ratio of Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc has shown fluctuating trends over the past few years. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, the quick ratio remained relatively stable, ranging between 2.16 to 2.89, indicating a strong ability to cover its short-term liabilities with liquid assets.

However, there was a significant decrease in the quick ratio from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022, falling to 1.72. This decrease may indicate potential liquidity challenges or a change in the composition of the company's current assets.

The quick ratio improved from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2022, reaching 4.25, indicating a substantial increase in liquidity and the company's ability to cover short-term obligations comfortably.

Subsequently, the quick ratio declined from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, fluctuating between 1.43 to 2.03. These lower ratios may suggest a need for closer monitoring of the company's liquidity position to ensure it can meet its short-term obligations effectively.

Overall, the fluctuating quick ratio trends of Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc suggest varying levels of liquidity and highlight the importance of closely monitoring the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its liquid assets.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
1.43
Snap-On Inc
SNA
3.02
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
0.34