Inspire Medical Systems Inc (INSP)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 150,150 185,537 441,592 214,467 190,518
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 295,396 274,838 9,821 0 43,844
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 88,501 78,105 61,186 41,307 20,725
Cash ratio 5.03 5.89 7.38 5.19 11.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($150,150K + $295,396K) ÷ $88,501K
= 5.03

The cash ratio for Inspire Medical Systems Inc has shown a diminishing trend over the years, starting at 11.31 on December 31, 2020, and decreasing to 5.03 on December 31, 2024. This trend indicates a reduction in the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities solely with its cash and cash equivalents. While the cash ratio remains above 1, suggesting the company still has enough liquid assets to cover its short-term obligations, the decreasing values over the years may require closer monitoring to ensure the company maintains its liquidity position in the future.