Tempur Sealy International Inc (TPX)

Quick ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cash US$ in thousands 74,900 91,600 101,800 91,000 69,400 94,100 110,300 116,300 300,700 503,300 58,100 290,500 65,000 229,200 146,800 197,000 64,900 52,900 38,300 39,600
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands 456,200 525,800 476,100 461,500 422,600 488,200 481,600 426,400 419,500 510,200 462,500 397,400 383,700 440,800 341,800 372,800 372,000 431,200 386,300 356,400
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 908,200 1,058,900 1,006,700 1,022,800 981,200 1,077,900 1,057,100 1,101,100 1,053,400 1,159,400 858,300 895,700 974,800 1,026,700 1,001,700 750,400 773,300 848,000 738,700 725,500
Quick ratio 0.58 0.58 0.57 0.54 0.50 0.54 0.56 0.49 0.68 0.87 0.61 0.77 0.46 0.65 0.49 0.76 0.56 0.57 0.57 0.55

December 31, 2023 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($74,900K + $—K + $456,200K) ÷ $908,200K
= 0.58

The quick ratio of Tempur Sealy International Inc has been relatively consistent over the past eight quarters, ranging from 0.58 to 0.72. This ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets.

A quick ratio below 1 indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its short-term liabilities without having to sell inventory. Tempur Sealy's quick ratio has been consistently below 1, which may suggest a potential liquidity risk. However, the gradual improvement in the quick ratio from 0.58 in Q1 2022 to 0.72 in Q3 2023 indicates a positive trend in the company's liquidity position.

Overall, while the quick ratio for Tempur Sealy International Inc is below the ideal threshold of 1, the improving trend suggests that the company may be managing its liquidity more effectively over time. Further monitoring of this ratio is recommended to assess the company's short-term liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Quick ratio
Tempur Sealy International Inc
TPX
0.58
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
LZB
1.11
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
LEG
0.84