Halozyme Therapeutics Inc (HALO)

Quick ratio

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 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 115,850 154,318 187,864 164,627 118,370 274,227 221,165 96,383 234,195 147,159 90,932 117,835 118,719 491,683 446,966 499,450 147,703 65,741 133,606 104,820
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 480,224 511,988 341,166 298,824 217,630 209,055 127,110 179,225 128,599 118,425 118,428 668,305 622,203 324,237 308,343 264,856 220,310 280,965 251,840 263,363
Receivables US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 139,100 108,815 133,360 131,639 112,494 115,185 116,393 91,919 130,789 109,384 199,512 111,691 117,147 113,153 114,251 107,421 421,385 26,976 26,073 42,002
Quick ratio 4.29 6.12 3.97 3.52 2.99 4.20 2.99 3.00 2.77 2.43 1.05 7.04 6.32 7.21 6.61 7.12 0.87 12.85 14.78 8.77

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($115,850K + $480,224K + $—K) ÷ $139,100K
= 4.29

The quick ratio of Halozyme Therapeutics Inc has shown fluctuations over the reported periods. The quick ratio measures the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. A higher quick ratio indicates a stronger ability to cover short-term liabilities.

Based on the data provided:
- The quick ratio increased from 8.77 on March 31, 2020, to a peak of 14.78 on June 30, 2020, demonstrating a very strong liquidity position during that period.
- However, the quick ratio declined significantly to 0.87 on December 31, 2020, which may indicate potential liquidity challenges or a shift in the company's asset composition.
- Subsequently, the quick ratio showed some recovery, reaching 7.21 on September 30, 2021, before fluctuating around the range of 6 to 7 in the following quarters.

It is important to note that a quick ratio of less than 1 may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations. Overall, the analysis suggests that Halozyme Therapeutics Inc experienced fluctuations in its liquidity position, with varying levels of ability to cover short-term liabilities during the reported periods.