Tidewater Inc (TDW)
Quick ratio
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | US$ in thousands | 274,437 | 164,192 | 149,037 | 149,933 | 218,290 |
| Short-term investments | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Receivables | US$ in thousands | 3,338 | -10,196 | -1,000 | 70,330 | 129,700 |
| Total current liabilities | US$ in thousands | 328,731 | 194,787 | 157,942 | 183,179 | 185,677 |
| Quick ratio | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.94 | 1.20 | 1.87 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($274,437K
+ $—K
+ $3,338K)
÷ $328,731K
= 0.84
The quick ratio is a key financial metric used to evaluate a company's short-term liquidity and its ability to meet immediate financial obligations without relying on the sale of inventory. A quick ratio below 1 indicates potential liquidity issues, as the company may struggle to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets.
For Tidewater Inc, the quick ratio has been declining over the past five years, from 1.87 in 2019 to 0.84 in 2023. This downward trend suggests that the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations has weakened over time. A quick ratio of 0.84 in 2023 means that Tidewater Inc has only $0.84 in liquid assets available to cover each $1 of its current liabilities.
It is essential for stakeholders to monitor Tidewater Inc's quick ratio closely, as a further decrease could indicate increasing financial risk and potential difficulty in servicing its short-term debts. Management may need to take actions to improve liquidity, such as reducing current liabilities or enhancing cash and cash equivalents to ensure the company's financial health and stability in the short term.
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Dec 31, 2023