Targa Resources Inc (TRGP)

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 157,300 127,200 166,400 109,900 141,700 139,500 169,400 211,800 219,000 192,900 154,000 135,900 158,500 228,600 209,000 248,500 242,800 275,000 196,200 375,200
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 75,000 62,800 72,600 111,900 84,200 0 179,900 185,800 80,800 22,000 43,100 82,700 76,800 83,200 714,000 110,100 95,200
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,172,600 2,627,300 2,890,600 2,814,500 2,760,900 2,682,100 2,320,600 2,466,600 3,066,700 3,393,700 3,153,400 2,910,400 2,298,500 2,868,300 2,102,100 1,765,000 1,779,400 1,380,900 1,319,700 1,196,000
Quick ratio 0.05 0.08 0.08 0.06 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.09 0.13 0.11 0.07 0.05 0.09 0.11 0.14 0.19 0.54 0.28 0.22 0.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($157,300K + $—K + $—K) ÷ $3,172,600K
= 0.05

The quick ratio of Targa Resources Inc, which measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, has shown fluctuating trends over the reported periods.

Starting at a low of 0.31 as of March 31, 2020, the quick ratio decreased further to 0.22 by June 30, 2020, indicating a potential liquidity strain. However, it improved by September 30, 2020, to 0.28, suggesting a better ability to cover short-term liabilities.

The ratio then saw a substantial improvement, reaching 0.54 by December 31, 2020, which would typically be seen as a positive sign of improved liquidity. However, the ratio decreased significantly in subsequent periods, reaching a low of 0.05 by March 31, 2022.

Throughout the following periods up to December 31, 2024, the quick ratio fluctuated within a relatively narrow range between 0.05 and 0.13, indicating some volatility in the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its quick assets.

Overall, the quick ratio trend for Targa Resources Inc suggests a mixed performance in liquidity management over the reported periods, with some periods showing strength in liquidity position while others indicating a potential need for improvement. It is important for the company to closely monitor its liquidity levels and ensure they are adequate to meet its short-term obligations effectively.