Vista Outdoor Inc (VSTO)

Quick ratio

Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021 Mar 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 60,271 86,208 22,584 243,265 31,375
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Receivables US$ in thousands 355,903 339,373 356,773 301,575 313,517
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 385,298 453,871 393,873 370,817 246,701
Quick ratio 1.08 0.94 0.96 1.47 1.40

March 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($60,271K + $—K + $355,903K) ÷ $385,298K
= 1.08

The quick ratio of Vista Outdoor Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. As of March 31, 2024, the quick ratio stands at 1.08, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. Compared to the previous year, the quick ratio has improved from 0.94 in 2023 to 1.08 in 2024, which suggests a better short-term liquidity position.

In 2022, the quick ratio was 0.96, showing a slight decrease compared to the current year. The quick ratio was notably higher in 2021 at 1.47, signifying a stronger ability to cover short-term liabilities with liquid assets. Similarly, in 2020, the quick ratio was 1.40, indicating a favorable liquidity position.

Overall, the trend in Vista Outdoor Inc's quick ratio demonstrates fluctuations but generally reflects a reasonable ability to meet short-term obligations with liquid assets, with 2021 representing a particularly strong liquidity position.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024