Stock Analysis on Net

Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN)

$24.99

Current Ratio
since 2005

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Calculation

Amgen Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

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The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation between 2005 and 2025. Initially, the ratio decreased from 2.57 in 2005 to 1.67 in 2006, before demonstrating an upward trend through 2017, peaking at 5.49. Following 2017, the ratio generally declined, reaching 1.14 in 2025. This pattern suggests shifts in the company’s short-term liquidity position over the analyzed period.

Initial Decline (2005-2006)
The initial decrease in the current ratio from 2005 to 2006 indicates a relatively faster growth in current liabilities compared to current assets. This could be attributed to increased short-term financing or a rise in accounts payable.
Improvement and Peak (2006-2017)
From 2006 through 2017, the current ratio generally improved, with significant increases observed between 2008 and 2009, and again between 2015 and 2017. This suggests a strengthening of the company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations with its short-term assets. The peak in 2017 indicates a particularly strong liquidity position at that time.
Subsequent Decline (2017-2025)
The period from 2017 to 2025 shows a consistent downward trend in the current ratio. While the ratio remained above 1.0 for most of this period, the decline suggests a weakening short-term liquidity position. The ratio falling to 1.14 in 2025 warrants attention, as it represents a reduced margin of safety in meeting short-term obligations. The most significant declines occurred between 2017 and 2019, and again between 2022 and 2025.
Volatility
The current ratio demonstrated significant volatility throughout the period. Large swings, such as the increase from 2008 to 2009 and the subsequent decline from 2017 to 2019, suggest that the company’s short-term financial management practices or operating environment experienced notable changes.

Overall, the observed trends indicate a dynamic relationship between current assets and current liabilities. While the company generally maintained a current ratio above 1.0, the recent decline suggests a potential need to monitor and manage short-term liquidity carefully.


Comparison to Competitors

Amgen Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)

Amgen Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)