Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Quarterly Data
Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Amgen Inc., liquidity ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
The liquidity position, as indicated by the current, quick, and cash ratios, exhibits considerable fluctuation over the observed period. A distinct shift in liquidity metrics is apparent beginning in the first quarter of 2023, followed by a subsequent moderation towards levels observed prior to this change.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio demonstrates an initial increase from 1.44 in March 2022 to a peak of 1.68 in September 2022, before declining to 1.41 by December 2022. A substantial surge is then observed in March 2023, reaching 3.14, followed by a decrease to 1.65 by December 2023. From December 2023 through December 2025, the ratio generally trends downward, concluding at 1.14. This suggests a decreasing ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets over this latter period.
- Quick Ratio
- Mirroring the current ratio, the quick ratio increases from 0.90 in March 2022 to 1.17 in September 2022, dips to 0.95 in December 2022, and then experiences a significant increase to 2.62 in March 2023. Similar to the current ratio, it declines to 0.99 by December 2023. A gradual decline is then noted through December 2025, ending at 0.73. This indicates a weakening in the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
- Cash Ratio
- The cash ratio follows a similar pattern, rising from 0.51 in March 2022 to 0.80 in September 2022, decreasing to 0.59 in December 2022, and then sharply increasing to 2.22 in March 2023. It subsequently decreases to 0.60 by December 2023. The ratio continues a downward trend through December 2025, finishing at 0.36. This suggests a diminishing capacity to cover immediate liabilities with cash and cash equivalents.
- Overall Trend
- The pronounced increase in all three ratios during the first half of 2023 is a notable feature. This could be attributed to a variety of factors, such as a deliberate build-up of liquid assets, a decrease in current liabilities, or a combination of both. The subsequent decline in all ratios from mid-2023 through the end of 2025 suggests a return to more typical liquidity levels, or potentially, an increase in short-term obligations or a reduction in liquid assets. The consistent downward trend in the final quarters warrants continued monitoring.
Current Ratio
Amgen Inc., current ratio calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | 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 | ||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | 29,057) | 27,885) | 26,734) | 26,929) | 29,030) | 26,766) | 27,206) | 28,029) | 30,332) | 48,477) | 47,380) | 44,703) | 22,186) | 24,062) | 19,322) | 18,520) | |||||
| Current liabilities | 25,489) | 21,791) | 20,476) | 23,008) | 23,099) | 20,312) | 21,517) | 19,714) | 18,392) | 16,954) | 17,097) | 14,215) | 15,687) | 14,331) | 12,618) | 12,886) | |||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ratio1 | 1.14 | 1.28 | 1.31 | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.42 | 1.65 | 2.86 | 2.77 | 3.14 | 1.41 | 1.68 | 1.53 | 1.44 | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.67 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.87 | 0.96 | 0.89 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.84 | 0.82 | |||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 1.26 | 1.27 | 1.21 | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.16 | 1.11 | 1.43 | 1.18 | 1.39 | 1.42 | 1.25 | 1.42 | 1.44 | 1.32 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 1.87 | 1.52 | 1.62 | 1.43 | 1.40 | 1.37 | 1.43 | 1.85 | 1.68 | 2.26 | 2.08 | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.78 | 1.75 | 1.68 | |||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 1.58 | 1.55 | 1.28 | 1.37 | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1.11 | 1.35 | 0.94 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 1.30 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 1.10 | 1.27 | |||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.32 | 1.37 | 1.60 | 1.26 | 1.14 | 1.08 | 1.43 | 1.34 | 1.02 | 1.28 | 1.29 | 1.30 | 1.43 | 1.48 | |||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 1.03 | 1.07 | 1.01 | 1.26 | 1.11 | 1.03 | 1.07 | 1.17 | 1.16 | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 0.99 | 1.43 | 1.42 | 1.39 | |||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 1.54 | 1.66 | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.47 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.38 | 1.28 | 1.44 | 1.47 | 1.46 | 1.39 | 1.40 | |||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 1.16 | 1.28 | 1.16 | 1.26 | 1.17 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 2.38 | 2.12 | 1.37 | 1.22 | 1.59 | 1.42 | 1.39 | |||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4.13 | 4.06 | 4.60 | 4.93 | 4.73 | 5.28 | 5.44 | 5.27 | 5.69 | 5.18 | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.06 | 5.36 | 5.12 | 4.76 | |||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 1.89 | 1.50 | 1.93 | 1.77 | 1.66 | 1.63 | 1.72 | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.63 | 1.42 | 1.27 | 1.48 | 1.74 | 1.65 | 1.56 | |||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.90 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.65 | 2.69 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 3.50 | 3.99 | 4.08 | 4.14 | 4.28 | 4.83 | 4.70 | 4.50 | 4.75 | |||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 29,057 ÷ 25,489 = 1.14
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The current ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation throughout the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated an increasing trend, peaking in March 2023, before declining to a low point in December 2025. A significant surge in current assets during the first half of 2023 contributed to the ratio’s peak, while subsequent decreases in current assets and increases in current liabilities drove the downward trend observed in later periods.
- Initial Period (Mar 31, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)
- The current ratio began at 1.44 and increased to 1.68 by September 30, 2022, before decreasing slightly to 1.41 by the end of the year. This suggests a generally stable, though modestly improving, liquidity position during this timeframe. Fluctuations in both current assets and current liabilities contributed to these changes.
- Peak and Subsequent Decline (Mar 31, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023)
- A substantial increase in the current ratio was observed from 1.41 in December 2022 to 3.14 in March 2023, followed by a decrease to 2.77 in June 2023. This dramatic shift is primarily attributable to a significant rise in current assets, specifically from US$22,186 million to US$44,703 million, while current liabilities experienced a more moderate increase. The subsequent decline reflects a continued, though less pronounced, increase in current liabilities and a stabilization of current assets.
- Stabilization and Further Decline (Sep 30, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- From September 30, 2023, through December 31, 2025, the current ratio generally trended downward, moving from 2.86 to 1.14. While there were minor fluctuations, the overall pattern indicates a weakening liquidity position. This decline is driven by a consistent increase in current liabilities, coupled with a relative stagnation or slight decrease in current assets. The ratio fell below 1.30 in the final two quarters of the period, indicating a potentially concerning level of liquidity.
The observed volatility in the current ratio warrants further investigation. While the initial increase to 3.14 suggests a strong short-term financial position, the subsequent and sustained decline raises questions about the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations. The decrease to 1.14 by December 2025 indicates a reduced margin of safety and potential liquidity concerns.
Quick Ratio
Amgen Inc., quick ratio calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9,129) | 9,445) | 8,028) | 8,810) | 11,973) | 9,011) | 9,301) | 9,708) | 10,944) | 34,741) | 34,248) | 31,560) | 7,629) | 9,502) | 5,203) | 6,528) | |||||
| Marketable securities | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 1) | 1,676) | 1,976) | 1,980) | 16) | |||||
| Trade receivables, net | 9,570) | 8,490) | 8,701) | 8,132) | 6,782) | 7,317) | 6,934) | 6,776) | 7,268) | 6,145) | 5,830) | 5,736) | 5,563) | 5,326) | 5,327) | 5,077) | |||||
| Total quick assets | 18,699) | 17,935) | 16,729) | 16,942) | 18,755) | 16,328) | 16,235) | 16,484) | 18,212) | 40,886) | 40,078) | 37,297) | 14,868) | 16,804) | 12,510) | 11,621) | |||||
| Current liabilities | 25,489) | 21,791) | 20,476) | 23,008) | 23,099) | 20,312) | 21,517) | 19,714) | 18,392) | 16,954) | 17,097) | 14,215) | 15,687) | 14,331) | 12,618) | 12,886) | |||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick ratio1 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.99 | 2.41 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 0.95 | 1.17 | 0.99 | 0.90 | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.59 | 0.72 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.56 | |||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 0.94 | 0.99 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 1.04 | 0.77 | 0.94 | 1.01 | 0.87 | 0.98 | 1.07 | 1.03 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 1.25 | 0.84 | 0.96 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 1.34 | 1.18 | 1.76 | 1.52 | 1.34 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.08 | |||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 0.78 | 0.73 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.77 | |||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 1.06 | 1.01 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 0.98 | 0.78 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.06 | |||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 0.78 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.71 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 1.06 | |||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 0.93 | 1.06 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.83 | 0.74 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.84 | |||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 0.69 | 0.80 | 0.67 | 0.80 | 0.74 | 0.56 | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 1.78 | 1.59 | 0.88 | 0.80 | 1.18 | 1.02 | 0.95 | |||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 3.28 | 3.19 | 3.57 | 3.90 | 3.86 | 4.34 | 4.43 | 4.40 | 4.82 | 4.31 | 4.53 | 4.54 | 4.16 | 4.37 | 4.20 | 3.95 | |||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 1.36 | 0.95 | 1.29 | 1.20 | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.24 | 1.19 | 1.27 | 1.13 | 0.89 | 0.80 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0.98 | 0.97 | |||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2.24 | 1.84 | 2.00 | 2.12 | 2.17 | 2.08 | 2.10 | 3.15 | 3.60 | 3.74 | 3.82 | 3.95 | 4.46 | 4.28 | 4.14 | 4.37 | |||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 18,699 ÷ 25,489 = 0.73
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The quick ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation throughout the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated an improving trend, followed by a period of volatility and a subsequent decline.
- Initial Trend (Mar 31, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022)
- The quick ratio began at 0.90 and increased to 1.17 over the first three quarters of 2022. This indicates a strengthening short-term liquidity position during this timeframe, suggesting an increasing ability to meet current liabilities with readily available assets.
- Volatility and Significant Increase (Dec 31, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023)
- A decrease to 0.99 was observed at the end of 2022, followed by a substantial increase to 2.62 by March 31, 2023. This surge suggests a significant influx of quick assets relative to current liabilities, potentially due to cash generation or a reduction in short-term obligations. The ratio remained elevated at 2.34 as of June 30, 2023.
- Subsequent Decline (Sep 30, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Following the peak in the first half of 2023, the quick ratio began a downward trend. It decreased from 2.41 to 0.99 by the end of 2023, and continued to decline, reaching 0.73 by December 31, 2025. This suggests a weakening short-term liquidity position, potentially due to an increase in current liabilities or a decrease in quick assets. The ratio remained below 0.80 for the final four quarters of the period.
- Comparative Analysis of Quick Assets and Current Liabilities
- The increase in the quick ratio during the first half of 2023 correlates with a substantial rise in total quick assets, from US$14,868 million to US$40,078 million. Conversely, the subsequent decline in the ratio coincides with a decrease in quick assets and an increase in current liabilities. While quick assets decreased from US$40,886 million to US$18,699 million between September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2025, current liabilities increased from US$16,954 million to US$25,489 million over the same period.
Overall, the quick ratio demonstrates a pattern of initial improvement, a period of significant strengthening, and a subsequent decline. The latter portion of the period indicates a potential need to monitor short-term liquidity closely.
Cash Ratio
Amgen Inc., cash ratio calculation (quarterly data)
| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | ||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 9,129) | 9,445) | 8,028) | 8,810) | 11,973) | 9,011) | 9,301) | 9,708) | 10,944) | 34,741) | 34,248) | 31,560) | 7,629) | 9,502) | 5,203) | 6,528) | |||||
| Marketable securities | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 1) | 1,676) | 1,976) | 1,980) | 16) | |||||
| Total cash assets | 9,129) | 9,445) | 8,028) | 8,810) | 11,973) | 9,011) | 9,301) | 9,708) | 10,944) | 34,741) | 34,248) | 31,561) | 9,305) | 11,478) | 7,183) | 6,544) | |||||
| Current liabilities | 25,489) | 21,791) | 20,476) | 23,008) | 23,099) | 20,312) | 21,517) | 19,714) | 18,392) | 16,954) | 17,097) | 14,215) | 15,687) | 14,331) | 12,618) | 12,886) | |||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash ratio1 | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 0.60 | 2.05 | 2.00 | 2.22 | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.57 | 0.51 | |||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AbbVie Inc. | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.23 | |||||
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.37 | 0.55 | 0.33 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.66 | |||||
| Danaher Corp. | 0.68 | 0.24 | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.90 | 0.71 | 1.31 | 1.02 | 0.85 | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.53 | 0.49 | |||||
| Eli Lilly & Co. | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 | |||||
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.64 | 0.83 | 0.43 | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.64 | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.62 | |||||
| Johnson & Johnson | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.68 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.42 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.70 | |||||
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.40 | |||||
| Pfizer Inc. | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 1.42 | 1.29 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.82 | 0.70 | 0.61 | |||||
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.97 | 1.91 | 2.04 | 2.34 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.80 | 2.94 | 3.17 | 2.75 | 2.88 | 2.89 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.34 | |||||
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 0.67 | 0.24 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.43 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.50 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.23 | |||||
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1.71 | 1.40 | 1.54 | 1.64 | 1.72 | 1.64 | 1.63 | 2.68 | 3.16 | 3.31 | 3.35 | 3.44 | 3.93 | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.78 | |||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q4 2025 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 9,129 ÷ 25,489 = 0.36
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The cash ratio exhibited significant fluctuations throughout the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated a modest increase, followed by a period of substantial volatility and, ultimately, a decline towards the end of the analyzed timeframe.
- Initial Period (Mar 31, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)
- The cash ratio began at 0.51 and increased to 0.80 by September 30, 2022, before decreasing to 0.59 by the end of the year. This initial period suggests a strengthening, albeit moderate, short-term liquidity position, followed by a slight weakening. The increase in the ratio during this time was likely driven by an increase in total cash assets.
- Significant Increase (Mar 31, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023)
- A dramatic increase in the cash ratio occurred between March 31, 2023, and June 30, 2023, rising from 2.22 to 2.00. This substantial improvement indicates a considerable enhancement in the ability to meet short-term obligations with available cash. The increase is attributable to a significant rise in total cash assets, far outpacing any change in current liabilities.
- Subsequent Decline (Sep 30, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Following the peak in June 2023, the cash ratio experienced a consistent downward trend. It decreased from 2.05 to 0.36 over the subsequent twelve quarters. This decline suggests a weakening short-term liquidity position. While total cash assets decreased over this period, the primary driver appears to be a more substantial increase in current liabilities. The ratio fell below 0.50 by March 31, 2024, and continued to decrease, reaching 0.36 by December 31, 2025.
Overall, the company’s cash ratio demonstrated a pattern of initial stability, a period of significant strengthening, and a subsequent, sustained decline. The latter portion of the period warrants attention, as the ratio indicates a diminishing capacity to cover current liabilities with readily available cash.