TransMedics Group Inc (TMDX)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 336,650 394,812 201,182 25,580 24,581
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 0 66,872 101,061
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 59,913 54,934 23,661 23,238 11,879
Cash ratio 5.62 7.19 8.50 3.98 10.58

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($336,650K + $—K) ÷ $59,913K
= 5.62

The cash ratio for TransMedics Group Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. As of December 31, 2020, the cash ratio stood at 10.58, indicating that the company had a strong ability to cover its short-term liabilities solely with cash and cash equivalents. However, by December 31, 2021, the cash ratio decreased to 3.98, suggesting a decline in the company's liquidity position.

Subsequently, the cash ratio improved to 8.50 by December 31, 2022, reflecting a possible increase in cash reserves relative to short-term obligations. By the end of December 31, 2023, the cash ratio declined to 7.19, indicating a slight decrease in liquidity compared to the previous year.

As of December 31, 2024, the cash ratio further decreased to 5.62, signaling a potential decrease in the company's ability to meet short-term obligations with available cash. Overall, while the company has maintained a generally healthy cash ratio throughout the years, the fluctuating trend suggests the need for continuous monitoring of liquidity management to ensure adequate cash reserves to meet short-term demands.