Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Quarterly Data
Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 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 fluctuations over the observed period. Generally, a slight decreasing trend is apparent across all three ratios from the beginning of the period through the end of 2024, followed by some stabilization and minor increases in the first half of 2025.
- Current Ratio
- The current ratio began at 1.32 and peaked at 1.44 before declining to 1.25 by the end of 2022. It experienced a rebound to 1.43 in December 2023, but subsequently decreased to 1.11 in March 2024. The ratio stabilized between 1.24 and 1.28 for the remainder of the period, concluding at 1.26. This suggests a moderate level of short-term asset coverage of short-term liabilities, with some volatility.
- Quick Ratio
- The quick ratio followed a similar pattern to the current ratio, starting at 1.03 and reaching 1.07 before decreasing to 0.87 by December 2022. A recovery to 1.04 occurred in December 2023, followed by a decline to 0.78 in March 2024. The ratio then showed improvement, reaching 0.99 in September 2025, but finished at 0.94. The quick ratio consistently remained below the current ratio, indicating a reliance on inventory to meet short-term obligations.
- Cash Ratio
- The cash ratio demonstrated the most pronounced decline of the three metrics. Beginning at 0.66, it decreased to 0.42 by December 2022. While it experienced a temporary increase to 0.55 in December 2023, it fell to a low of 0.29 in March 2024. The ratio showed some recovery, peaking at 0.59 in September 2025, but ended the period at 0.46. This indicates a decreasing ability to cover immediate liabilities with only cash and cash equivalents.
The observed declines in all three ratios, particularly the cash ratio, suggest a potential tightening of liquidity. The slight improvements observed in the latter part of the period offer a degree of reassurance, but continued monitoring of these ratios is warranted to ensure sufficient short-term solvency.
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Current Ratio
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 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 | 29,390) | 35,630) | 33,222) | 30,783) | 29,780) | 28,075) | 26,890) | 28,669) | 31,770) | 27,632) | 28,074) | 27,086) | 27,273) | 26,796) | 30,186) | 30,121) | |||||
| Current liabilities | 23,417) | 28,136) | 27,528) | 24,070) | 23,774) | 22,638) | 23,265) | 25,822) | 22,262) | 23,462) | 20,150) | 19,085) | 21,890) | 18,930) | 20,915) | 22,821) | |||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ratio1 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | |||||
| 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
= 29,390 ÷ 23,417 = 1.26
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The current ratio exhibited fluctuations over the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated an improving trend, followed by periods of decline and subsequent stabilization. A general observation suggests the company maintains a level of current assets sufficient to cover current liabilities, though with varying degrees of margin.
- Initial Trend (Mar 31, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022)
- The current ratio increased from 1.32 to 1.44, indicating an improvement in the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations. This rise suggests a relative increase in current assets compared to current liabilities during this period.
- Subsequent Fluctuations (Jul 31, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)
- Following the initial increase, the current ratio experienced a decline to 1.25 by December 31, 2022. This decrease suggests a faster growth in current liabilities relative to current assets, or a reduction in current assets. However, it remained above 1.0, indicating continued short-term solvency.
- Stabilization and Decline (Jan 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023)
- The ratio showed some recovery to 1.43 by December 31, 2023, but then decreased to 1.18 by September 30, 2023. This period demonstrates volatility, with the ratio fluctuating within a range, but generally trending downwards. The dip to 1.18 suggests a potential weakening in the company’s short-term liquidity position.
- Recent Performance (Oct 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- From September 30, 2023, through December 31, 2025, the current ratio generally stabilized, fluctuating between 1.11 and 1.28. The most recent value, 1.26, indicates a slight improvement from the low of 1.11 observed in March 2024. This suggests a recent effort to balance current assets and liabilities, though the ratio remains relatively low compared to the highs observed earlier in the period.
Overall, the current ratio demonstrates a pattern of variability. While the company consistently maintains a ratio above 1.0, indicating an ability to cover short-term liabilities with current assets, the fluctuations suggest potential shifts in working capital management or changes in the timing of asset and liability settlements. The recent stabilization, albeit at a lower level, warrants continued monitoring.
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Quick Ratio
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 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 | 10,209) | 15,726) | 12,599) | 10,875) | 10,346) | 7,890) | 6,293) | 9,330) | 11,464) | 7,514) | 8,372) | 8,995) | 9,123) | 7,734) | 10,750) | 12,369) | |||||
| Marketable debt securities | 464) | 776) | 1,004) | 907) | 513) | 204) | 360) | 340) | 816) | 171) | 358) | 274) | 130) | 1,293) | 2,478) | 2,599) | |||||
| Receivables | 11,414) | 11,422) | 11,415) | 10,801) | 10,747) | 11,026) | 11,423) | 10,447) | 10,921) | 10,304) | 10,112) | 10,054) | 9,886) | 9,613) | 9,054) | 8,511) | |||||
| Total quick assets | 22,087) | 27,924) | 25,018) | 22,583) | 21,606) | 19,120) | 18,076) | 20,117) | 23,201) | 17,989) | 18,842) | 19,323) | 19,139) | 18,640) | 22,282) | 23,479) | |||||
| Current liabilities | 23,417) | 28,136) | 27,528) | 24,070) | 23,774) | 22,638) | 23,265) | 25,822) | 22,262) | 23,462) | 20,150) | 19,085) | 21,890) | 18,930) | 20,915) | 22,821) | |||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Quick ratio1 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | |||||
| 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
= 22,087 ÷ 23,417 = 0.94
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The quick ratio exhibited fluctuations over the observed period, spanning from March 31, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Initially, the ratio demonstrated relative stability, followed by a period of decline, and then a recovery towards the end of the analyzed timeframe.
- Initial Period (Mar 31, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022)
- The quick ratio began at 1.03 and increased slightly to 1.07. This suggests a consistent ability to cover current liabilities with highly liquid assets during this period.
- Decline (Sep 30, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023)
- A downward trend was observed, with the quick ratio decreasing from 0.98 to 0.77. This indicates a weakening in the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations using quick assets. The lowest point in the series occurred on September 30, 2023.
- Recovery and Stabilization (Dec 31, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Following the decline, the quick ratio began to recover, reaching 1.04 by December 31, 2023. While experiencing some fluctuation, it generally remained above 0.90 for the remainder of the period, concluding at 0.94 on December 31, 2025. This suggests a restoration of short-term liquidity.
- Notable Quarterly Variations
- The most significant quarterly change occurred between September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2023, with an increase of 0.27. A smaller, but still notable, decrease was observed between June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024, with a drop of 0.06.
- Overall Trend
- Despite the interim decline, the quick ratio demonstrated resilience, ultimately returning to a level comparable to its initial values. The fluctuations suggest potential seasonal or operational factors influencing the composition of quick assets and current liabilities.
In summary, the quick ratio experienced a period of weakening followed by a recovery, indicating a dynamic liquidity position. While the ratio dipped below 1.0 in several quarters, it generally remained within an acceptable range, and concluded near its starting point.
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Cash Ratio
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 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 | 10,209) | 15,726) | 12,599) | 10,875) | 10,346) | 7,890) | 6,293) | 9,330) | 11,464) | 7,514) | 8,372) | 8,995) | 9,123) | 7,734) | 10,750) | 12,369) | |||||
| Marketable debt securities | 464) | 776) | 1,004) | 907) | 513) | 204) | 360) | 340) | 816) | 171) | 358) | 274) | 130) | 1,293) | 2,478) | 2,599) | |||||
| Total cash assets | 10,673) | 16,502) | 13,603) | 11,782) | 10,859) | 8,094) | 6,653) | 9,670) | 12,280) | 7,685) | 8,730) | 9,269) | 9,253) | 9,027) | 13,228) | 14,968) | |||||
| Current liabilities | 23,417) | 28,136) | 27,528) | 24,070) | 23,774) | 22,638) | 23,265) | 25,822) | 22,262) | 23,462) | 20,150) | 19,085) | 21,890) | 18,930) | 20,915) | 22,821) | |||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash ratio1 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Amgen Inc. | 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 | |||||
| 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
= 10,673 ÷ 23,417 = 0.46
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The cash ratio exhibited fluctuations over the observed period, generally indicating a decreasing ability to cover current liabilities with immediately available cash, followed by a partial recovery in later periods. Initial values suggest a reasonably comfortable liquidity position, which subsequently diminished before stabilizing and showing some improvement.
- Overall Trend
- From March 31, 2022, to September 30, 2023, a clear downward trend in the cash ratio is evident. The ratio decreased from 0.66 to 0.33, suggesting a weakening short-term liquidity position. A subsequent increase is observed from December 31, 2023, peaking at 0.59 by September 30, 2025, before decreasing slightly to 0.46 by December 31, 2025.
- Initial Period (Mar 31, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022)
- The cash ratio began at 0.66 and steadily declined to 0.42. This decrease coincided with a relatively stable level of total cash assets, while current liabilities experienced some volatility. The decline suggests that current liabilities were growing at a faster rate than available cash during this period.
- Period of Lowest Ratio (Mar 31, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023)
- The lowest point in the observed period was reached on September 30, 2023, with a cash ratio of 0.33. Both total cash assets and current liabilities contributed to this low value; cash assets decreased, and current liabilities increased significantly. This indicates a substantial reduction in the company’s capacity to meet its short-term obligations with cash on hand.
- Recovery and Stabilization (Dec 31, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025)
- Following the low point, the cash ratio began to recover, reaching 0.55 by December 31, 2023, and peaking at 0.59 on September 30, 2025. This improvement was driven by a notable increase in total cash assets, particularly in the period leading up to September 30, 2025. A slight decrease to 0.46 by December 31, 2025, suggests a potential stabilization around this level.
- Cash Asset and Liability Dynamics
- Total cash assets experienced considerable fluctuation throughout the period, ranging from a high of US$14,968 million to a low of US$6,653 million. Current liabilities also varied, ranging from US$18,930 million to US$28,136 million. The interplay between these two figures significantly influenced the cash ratio, with increases in liabilities and decreases in cash assets contributing to lower ratios, and vice versa.
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