UFP Technologies Inc (UFPT)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 13,450 5,263 4,451 11,117 24,234
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands 84,677 64,449 55,117 39,384 26,428
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 76,295 58,209 55,961 38,783 15,137
Quick ratio 1.29 1.20 1.06 1.30 3.35

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($13,450K + $—K + $84,677K) ÷ $76,295K
= 1.29

The quick ratio of UFP Technologies Inc has witnessed a decline over the years, indicating a potential weakening liquidity position. As of December 31, 2020, the quick ratio stood at a healthy 3.35, suggesting the company had more than sufficient liquid assets to cover its current liabilities. However, by December 31, 2024, the quick ratio had dropped to 1.29, indicating a decrease in the company's ability to quickly meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets. Despite the decrease, the quick ratio of 1.29 as of December 31, 2024, still suggests that UFP Technologies Inc has an acceptable level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities. Monitoring this ratio over time will be crucial to assess the company's evolving liquidity position and its ability to meet its financial obligations promptly.